Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20.77 per hour before certification / $24.57 per hour after certification / Additional Differentials Must Qualify

Job Title : Certified Peer Support Specialist

Department : Healthy Opportunity for Mothering Experiences (H.O.M.E.) Outpatient

Location : Lakeport, CA

Status : One (1) Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours : 40 hours per week

Salary : $20.77 per hour before certification / $24.57 per hour after certification / Additional Differentials Must Qualify

Open Date : July 1, 2025

Close Date : Open until filled

Pay Differentials Offered (must qualify through testing or verification) :

• Language Translation - Bi-cultural Spanish : $1.00 per hour
• Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language : $1.00 per hour
• Bimodal Multilingualism - ASL Sign Language : $2.00 per hour

A Cover letter is required, please provide "lived life experience" in your Cover Letter. Because this information is so vital, applicants that do not submit a Cover Letter will not be considered.

Overview :

Certified Peer Support Specialists work with clients to provide recovery-oriented, culturally appropriate services that promote engagement, socialization, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, natural supports and are trauma aware. Certified Peer Support Specialists serve as an advocate for individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance, or substance use disorders providing information and support, and assisting individuals through the recovery process. Services are provided in individual and group settings and are focused on the identified client or significant support person for the identified client. Certified Peer Support Specialists are integrated into various direct service programs within the organization and work with general and specialist populations. Preference given to those with lived experience in Substance Use Recovery within families.

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Funding is available to support certification completion.

https : / / www.calmhsa.org / peer -certification /

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To Apply :

Please visit our website atRedwood Community Servicesto apply or learn more about our values and services.

Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.