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Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children's Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.
JOB SUMMARY
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to help people develop skills, motivation, and resources to become productive members of society; healthy in body, mind, and spirit? If you are passionate about serving people in need, we invite you to join the Turning Point family!
Hope House Madera and Oakhurst Mountain Wellness Centers are drop-in wellness and recovery programs that serve adults and transitional-age youth. Services follow a community center model, allowing membership for residents of Madera County. We provide social activities, peer support, mental health education, and life skills building.
This position's primary worksite is the Oakhurst Mountain Wellness Center, located at 49774 Road 426, Suite B, Oakhurst, CA 93644. The Peer Support Specialist I reports to the management team that oversees the position and is responsible for holding hope for those they serve. The role of the Peer Support Specialist I is to partner with those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life. Peer Support Specialists help program participants identify and build on strengths and empower them to choose for themselves, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to wellness and recovery.
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We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40 ), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$39k-51k (estimate)
09/21/2023
05/22/2024
tpocc.org
FRESNO, CA
200 - 500
1970
Private
DR LATANIA POPE
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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