What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Peer Support Specialist
Division/Program
Capital Star Crisis Residential Program
Starting Compensation
20.01- 24.01 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Sacramento: Crisis Residential Program (IN-person position)
Working Hours/Shift
FT, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am- 6:30 pm
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG (qualifications)
Education
The Peer Support Specialist has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title
Peer Support Specialist
Division/Program
Capital Star Crisis Residential Program
Starting Compensation
20.01- 24.01 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Sacramento: Crisis Residential Program (IN-person position)
Working Hours/Shift
FT, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am- 6:30 pm
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
What You Bring To SBHG (qualifications)
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
- Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems
- One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
- Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
The Peer Support Specialist has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Division/Program Overview
- 24/7 voluntary residential setting specifically for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) at risk and needs a higher level of care, but lower than a psychiatric hospital.
- Facility equipped to serve up to 15 Youth.
- Provides mental health services that include individual therapy, group rehabilitation, medication management, and case management.
- Incorporates the tenets of recovery, peer support, and identifying community connections.
- Connects individuals to educational and vocational services and initiating the process of locating housing.
For Additional Information
Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com