Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual)
City
County
Organzation Website
Palmdale
Los Angeles
Job Type
Compensation
Application Deadline
FT
$26.00 – $27.00 per hour
Until filled
About the Role
Parents Anonymous® Inc. is looking for enthusiastic, caring, and culturally responsive Peer Support Specialists for the UMHP program to conduct outreach and education to targeted populations. You will serve as a link between the community, the Department of Mental Health and other community programs to promote mental wellness. You must be a Peer to be considered for this position. The definition of Peer is listed below.
A Peer is an individual who is self-identified as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer.
Requirements
• MUST VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A PEER (WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE): A Peer is an individual who is self-identified as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer.
• Must work 2 evenings a week and weekend hours as needed.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have at least a high school diploma. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is a plus.
• Must have some experience working directly with diverse Parents, Children & Youth up to 25.
• Must embrace and reflect the Mission, Vision, and Principles of Parents Anonymous® Inc.
• Must embrace the philosophy and theory of change of Parent Anonymous® including mutual support, parent leadership, shared leadership®, and personal growth and change.
• Must have well-developed computer skills.
• Must be able to work at community outreach events on weekends as needed.
• Must be culturally responsive, responsible, and seek assistance from supervisor when work challenges arise.
• Must have a smartphone.
• Must have a working vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to go to work and outreach in the surrounding area.
• Willing to attend 80 hours of training and pass the Medi-Cal Certification of Peer Support Specialists.
How to Apply
Apply from the linked Indeed.com posting.