Amador : Peer Support Specialist (PEI)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.00 / hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE : ONGOING

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Cal Voices is seeking a full-time PEI Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for the Labyrinth Stress Reduction Project and LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Amador County. Under the supervision of Cal Voices Program Manager, the PSS use their personal lived experience of wellness, resilience, and recovery to provide culturally relevant peer support and linkage services to Amador County clientsutilizing the Labyrinth Stress Reduction Project and LGBTQ+ Support Groups. The PSS will be responsible for providing labyrinth stress reduction services as a method for outreach and engagement in isolated, rural parts of Amador County and the underserved communities living in these regions. The goal of this position is to increase knowledge and understanding pertaining to mental health and improving timely access to Behavioral Health Services. Additionally, the PSS will work with Sierra Wind staff by facilitating peer-run support groups, providing one-on-one peer support and participating in other day to day operations of the center. PSS must possess thorough knowledge of available community-based resources and be capable of supporting others using strengths-based, recovery-focused approaches. This is a fast-paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift, so organization, effective time management, personal flexibility, internal motivation, and a sense of humor are also essential. Employees in this position will be required to maintain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Cal Voices is a peer-run, grassroots behavioral health advocacy agency. As such, candidates must have personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge. Candidates with lived experience as the primary caretaker of an adult, child, or youth with complex behavioral health needs also qualify. Applicants must be familiar with Californias Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), key elements of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), behavioral health and social services in Sacramento County, and core principles of the recovery model, self-help, and peer support. Qualified individuals who have received public behavioral health services in any California county, are bilingual / bicultural, or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants / refugees, former foster youth, experience with houselessness or justice system involvement, etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish or another threshold language is also desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Lived Experience

Of recovery from a behavioral health challenge;and

A high school diploma or its equivalentplus :

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification that is current and in good standing; or

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The frequencies listed below are based on estimated annual averages. Actual frequencies may vary.

Regularly : daily / ongoing; Often : 1-2 times / week; Occasionally : 1-2 times / month; Rarely : 1-2 times / year

The person in this position is required to :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Disclaimers : Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will. Position sustainability relies on the continuity of existing contracts and funding levels. Although not guaranteed, future pay increases may be given based on revenue growth, demonstrated skills, quality of work performance, and / or value of the employee's contributions to the agency.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ( PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

If you have any questions about this position, please contact :

Contact Person : Katrina Ozier, Program Manager

Email / Phone : tozier@calvoices.org / 209-402-5171

Email Subject Line : PEI Peer Support Specialist Position

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