Consumer Family learning Center Peer

Description Job Title: Consumer Family Learning Center Peer Location: Ridgecrest, California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $23/ hour Date Posted: October 14, 2026 About The Role The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience as a recipient of mental health services and serves as a fully integrated member of the treatment team. Peer Support Specialists provide highly individualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making. As peers to the consumers they serve, they build trusting relationships that encourage growth and recovery while offering valuable insight to the treatment team to support individualized care. This is a daytime, full-time, office-based position and is not remote. Carry out duties as a member of the team under the direction of the Lead Peer MentorProvide work-related supportive services, including transportation (use of personal vehicle required)Perform mentoring, problem solving, and offer encouragement on and off the job siteSupport and communicate with clients in a timely manner to answer questions and strengthen relationshipsProvide practical help, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, and direct assistance to help consumers obtain daily living necessitiesCoordinate social activities and community engagement opportunitiesFacilitate groups and/or assignments as required by Lead Peer Mentor, Clinical Manager, or Program DirectorDevelop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowermentDocument all activities as requiredMaintain HIPAA compliance, ethical standards, and professional boundaries Support clients’ recovery and wellness goalsIdentify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and communities served Utilize industry best practices to ensure positive outcomesHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) requiredConsumer of Mental Health Services or individual with lived experience (personal or as a family/support person)Peer Support Specialist Certificate requiredValid California driver’s license and proof of auto insuranceAbility to use personal vehicle for transportationBasic computer skillsStrong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsAbility to prioritize and manage time effectively Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’sdegree preferred but not requiredPrior behavioral health experience preferred Knowledge of community resources and experience working with peers