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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: PEI FULL-TIME PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
LOCATION: AMADOR COUNTY, CA (TEMPORARILY REMOTE)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 21ST
DESIRED START DATE: JUNE 7TH
APPLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AT | https://www.calvoices.org/jobs
Cal Voices is a 501(c)(3) public benefit organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the diverse communities throughout California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant peer support services. In all its programs, Cal Voices works with individuals and families with mental health challenges to promote wellness and recovery, prevention, and improved access to services and supports.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Cal Voices has an immediate opening for a Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Prevention and Early Intervention Peer Support Specialist (PSS) for the Labyrinth Stress Reduction Project and LGBTQ Support Groups in Amador County. Under the supervision of the Cal Voices’ Program Manager, the PSS provides culturally-relevant peer support and linkage services to Amador County clients utilizing 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 clients’ knowledge and understanding pertaining to mental health and improving timely access to Behavioral Health Services. Additionally, the PSS will provide support by facilitating peer-run support groups, providing one-on-one peer support and assisting individuals and their families in improving their quality of care through self-help support services and other strategies like Wellness and Recovery Action Plans.
Applicants must have personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health challenge. Individuals with experience receiving public mental health services in any California county, who are bilingual/bicultural, and/or members of underserved groups (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities; LGBTQ community members, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply. Familiarity with the concepts of wellness, recovery, peer support, cultural and linguistic competence, public mental health systems, and the Mental Health Services Act is highly desired for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants who do not possess these minimum qualifications will not be interviewed:
Personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health challenge
Member of the LGBTQ community
The ability to consistently work a minimum of 37.5 hours each week and adhere to an assigned schedule
The ability to occasionally work during the evenings and on weekends, as business needs dictate
A high school diploma or its equivalent
Intermediate computer literacy skills, including proficiency in word processing and email applications
A current and valid Class “C” California Driver License
Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday
Auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirements in California
A clean criminal history, as evidenced by a California DOJ background screening
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, Access and Excel)
Any combination of training, education, and experience necessary to perform the Job Duties for this position, and likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities as described herein
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at/will and this position is dependent upon continued program funding.
Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will and this position is dependent upon continued funding. Hourly salary ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour commensurate with experience. This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position. Full-time positions receive employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with paid holidays and up to 150 hours (four weeks) of paid time off each year. Full-time employees may also enroll in our group life insurance and retirement plans.
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