Bilingual Peer Behavior Interventionist

POSITION TITLE : Bilingual Peer Behavior Interventionist

This full-time position (program set to conclude in June 2026)

Company Description : NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental health concerns.

Work location : This position is based in Imperial County. The work location is hybrid; that is, our Bilingual Behavior Interventionists will work from their home office, as well as at the office and in the community, as needed. Given that our program serves individuals within all areas of the Imperial Valley, our team may find themselves traveling to areas such as Ocotillo, Salton City, and Winterhaven.

Primary Responsibilities / Function : Our Peer Behavior Interventionists will support a program for which NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties is collaborating with the San Diego Regional Center in Imperial Valley.

The " Transition Age Youth Mental Health Program " supports individuals ages 14-22 who are not effectively accessing mental health services at school districts. Specifically, With the support of our Program Manager and Clinician, our Peer Behavior Interventionists connect individuals to needed mental health services; provide strategies to change / reduce behaviors that are causing them challenges in school; accompany youth and families to IEP meetings; conduct outreach activities and trainings with schools and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct screening assessments to determine eligibility into our programs, as well as questionnaires and assessments that help identify underlying mental health, substance use concerns and suicidality.
• Complete assessments to determine client's needs, develop and provide a written plan for supporting the individuals, in which you highlight needs, how these will be addressed.
• Provide peer support.
• Connect individuals and their families with mental health, substance use, and education resources.
• Maintain contact and meet regularly with clients.
• Support individuals with applying for needed benefits.
• Provide behavior strategies to clients and their families.
• Complete follow up assessments to determine client's progress towards goals; document findings and update the client's plan.
• Document services, intakes, visits, and submit to Program Manager and Clinician within three business days.
• Communicate and collaborate with staff from San Diego Regional Center, client's family members and school staff.
• Participate in IEP meetings, meetings with San Diego Regional Center, and various other meetings.
• Facilitate / co-facilitate trainings for Providers and Family Members on topics related to dual diagnosis (IDD with co-occurring behavioral health condition.)
• Builds and maintains relationships and conducts outreach activities with the community as well as providers / staff at : school systems, mental health and substance use treatment / programs, jails, courts, etc. This may include giving formal presentations and trainings to large groups of individuals.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Works collaboratively in a teamwork style with demonstrated ability to relate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountability : Reports to the Program Manager.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements, including linguistic and cultural skills, education, experiences, licenses and certifications :

Due to our work with vulnerable populations and county contractor requirements, applicants will be required to undergo a background check following a contingent offer of employment and must receive satisfactory results prior to a final offer of employment. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please feel free to reach out to HR@namisd.org.