Peer Support Specialist

Description Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Location: Bakersfield, California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $23/hour Date Posted: 10-14-2026 Summary A Peer Support Specialist has been a recipient of lived experience. Peer Mentors are fully integrated team members who provide highlyindividualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making. Peer Mentors are also peers to the consumers and they have the innate ability to build trust and relationships with consumers. The insight resulting fromthis relationship is extremely useful in encouraging continued consumer growth and recovery, as well as a valuable tool that can bebrought to the treatment team in gaining insight for the treatment of each individual consumer. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the team leader. Specific job responsibilities will varydepending on education and experience. Provide work-related supportive services, such as transportation. Use of personal vehicle is required. Perform mentoring and problem solving as well as offer encouragement on and off the job site. Support and communicate with clients timely to answer questions, while making a difference in our clients relationships. Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help consumers obtain the necessities of daily living. Coordination of social activities. Facilitation of groups and/or assignments as required by Lead Peer Specialist/Mentors, Clinical Manager and/or Program Director. Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment. Document all activities as required. Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients. Other duties assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company. Recovery Requirements Provide the best customer care possible. Identify and build upon the strenghts of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve. Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness. Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients. Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry. Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own servies to ensure the best possible outcomes. Level of Supervision Given None. Received Works under direct supervision from the Lead Peer Mentor. Education/Licensing Requirements Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with computer or business courses. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Consumer of Mental Health Services; persons with a history of being consumers of mental health services or individuals with lived experience (i.e. living with a relative, significant other, or other support person who is a consumer of mental healthservices). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioralhealth experience preferred.Peer Support Specialist Certificate Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience Knowledge of ways to encourage consumers to explore and regain strengths, skills, and/or talents that may be inherent inindividual consumers and to become more social, through community events and outings, as well as within the program’s internal activities. Skills to provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each consumer’s viewand preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. Lived experience with a mental health condition, whether a family member or personal. Knowledge of community resources and connections and experience working with peers. Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must. Basic computer skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time. Physical Requirements Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person What we offer: Full Time Employees: Paid vacation days that increase with tenureSeparate sick leave that rolls over each yearUp to 10 Paid holidays*Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan optionsDailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements All Employees: 401KFree licensure supervisionEmployee Assistance programPet InsurancePerks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainmentMileage reimbursement*Company cellphonebenefits may vary based on Position/State/County Application Deadline:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you're#readytoworkwe are#readytohire! Now hiring! Not the job you’re looking for? Clarvidahas a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida To Learn More About Us: Clarvida@http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/ Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. "We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address, from anotifications@jobvite.comemail, or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address."