Peer Advocate Part-Time - Community

About the role

Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high‑at‑risk youth. The purpose of this position is to provide active hands‑on peer support to children, youth and young adults receiving services at Sycamores. Effective peer support should be friendly, helpful, accessible, and flexible. Peer support may be delivered in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes, or in community environments. The role of the Peer Advocate is to work collaboratively to increase consumer involvement within program areas while decreasing unintentional programmatic and institutional bias about consumers.

Responsibilities

• Provide active hands‑on peer support to children, youth, and young adults.
• Deliver peer support in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes, or in community environments.
• Work collaboratively to increase consumer involvement within program areas.
• Help decrease unintentional programmatic and institutional bias about consumers.

Requirements

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintain all required licenses and certifications.
• Possess a personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various client locations.
• Hold a valid California driver’s license.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by agency policy.
• Provide proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Successfully complete a pre‑employment background check, drug screen, and health screen upon conditional offer.

Pay

Starting pay range: $20 – $22 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)