Hybrid Peer Support Specialist bei Stars

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Job Title:

Peer Support Specialist

Division/Program:

Youth Help Network

Starting Compensation:

20.01- 24.01 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Sacramento: North Sacramento Center (In-person position)

Working Hours/Shift:

Alternate Work Schedule, AM shift

Why Join Our Team? 

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health system.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• Valid California Driver's License.

NOTE: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.

Division/Program Overview:

• Community-Based Outreach Program 
• Serves Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Ages 16-25 
• Linkage to Community Resources 
• Peer Support and Wellness Planning 

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 20.01 - 30.01. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law. Jetzt bewerben