Peer Partner I

Overview

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, including one late shift from 12:30pm to 9pm.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm
• One late shift from 12:30pm to 9pm

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. 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.* 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*

Benefits

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

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.

Job Competencies

• 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.
• Able 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.
• Able to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Dependable and consistent in providing peer support.
• 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

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. 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.