Certified Peer Support Specialist - Overnight

About the role

Partner with us in making a positive change! 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.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For additional information, contact: mlawrence@starsinc.com

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to clients.
• Support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life separate from their illness.

Qualifications

• Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Personal, lived experience as a consumer within the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria.

Skills

• One (1) year of full-time experience performing non‑professional, consumer‑directed services.
• Experience working within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Generous time off: ample vacation and holiday pay.
• 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).
• Employee recognition and rewards: a culture that celebrates and rewards hard work and dedication.

Pay

Starting compensation: $21.00 – $28.00 USD per hour.

Schedule

Working hours/shift: Thursday – Saturday 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM; Sunday – Monday 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM.