Peer Partner I

Overview

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm.

Compensation We Offer: The initial compensation for this position ranges from $23 to $28.23 per hour; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations. 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions.

Benefits We Offer: Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE. We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and See our Benefits Page HERE. 401K Employer Match up to 4%. Competitive Time Off Plans. Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer-based support and mentorship to individuals facing similar life challenges.
• Shares personal experiences in a respectful and supportive manner to foster hope and connection.
• Buils trusting, non-judgmental relationships to support individuals in their recovery or growth journey.
• Offers guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating systems and life challenges.
• Assists individuals in identifying strengths, setting goals, and developing self-advocacy skills.
• Connects individuals to community resources, support groups, and relevant services.
• Encourages empowerment, resilience, and personal responsibility.
• Collaborates with service providers and team members as part of a holistic support network.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries and confidentiality in all peer interactions.
• Documents interactions and progress in accordance with program guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education).
• To include: directly related experience as a recipient of behavioral health services, recovery services, or systems involvement (mental health, substance use, foster care, etc.) is required.
• Relevant experience overcoming one or more challenges (e.g., mental health, substance use, homelessness, or system involvement).
• Strong ability to build trust and rapport through empathy and shared experience.
• Effective verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to share personal experiences in a supportive, respectful, and appropriate way.
• Understanding of recovery principles, empowerment, and self-determination.
• Knowledge of local resources, services, and peer support tools.
• Cultural humility and sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Basic organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with staff, providers, and other peers.
• Openness to feedback, supervision, and continued learning.
• Familiarity with note-taking or documentation practices (as required by the program).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Level of Contract with Children

• May/will have unsupervised contact with children.
• Requires full background check and TB exam.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

Driving Privileges

• May be called upon to drive on agency business.
• Needs acceptable MVR and appropriate insurance coverage.

Driving Required

• May have unsupervised contact with children.
• Requires full background check and TB Exam.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.