Peer Support Specialist
About the role
This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position will utilize lived experience perspectives and training to support client participants at Turning Point Community Programs. The peer specialist will provide an avenue for active listening and provide messages of hope and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Supports and teaches recovery principles and use of recovery tools
- Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness
- In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges to support the client’s stated goals
- In partnership with the participant, supports the development of their recovery plan
- Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program
- Maintains monthly guest logs and guests’ records
- Completes/facilitates items on the health and housekeeping log
- Ensures health and safety practices are met and supports guests in participating in the procedures
- Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach
- Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager
- Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director
- Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency
- Attends a minimum of one (1) co-reflection group per month
- Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs
Requirements
California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.
Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of the GED program. Varied life experiences related to mental health.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$21.00 - $22.29 an hour.
Schedule
Part Time 3-4 days per week