Wellness Mentor

Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment.

Lived experience that strengthens the ability to support members with dignity, respect, and cultural humility. Lived experience may include personal experience with mental health or substance use challenges, or as an immediate family member of someone with lived experience.
Minimum six months of experience or volunteer work in mental health, human services, community outreach, or other service oriented settings.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact in a culturally responsive and trauma informed manner.
Ability to maintain composure, sound decision making, and physical readiness in potentially stressful situations.
Proficiency in basic computer functions including email, word processing, data entry, saving and retrieving files, and electronic documentation.
Ability to learn and use virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, along with new software programs as required.
Completion of required trainings including safety, sexual harassment, documentation, and other ongoing professional development.
Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, professionalism, reliability, and strong workplace communication skills.
Ability to adapt to change, manage shifting priorities, and navigate unexpected events with steadiness and dependability.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, take direction, think critically, and problem solve effectively.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Desired qualifications include WRAP, Nonviolent Communication, Recovery Planning, and other mental health focused certifications.
Additional skills that expand access to marginalized communities such as bilingual fluency or sign language are welcomed.
Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
DOJ background clearance required.
Completion of peer certification or enrollment toward certification within three months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Core principles of the recovery model and evidence based peer support practices.
Consumer driven philosophy including self help, wellness, shared decision making, trauma informed and person centered care, culturally and linguistically responsive approaches, and strengths based engagement.
Motivational Interviewing and peer counseling techniques.
Sacramento County mental health system, local community resources, and available support services.
Health, housing, employment, education, and benefits systems including SOAR or similar programs.
Community defined practices and alternative approaches that promote wellness and recovery.
Valid drivers license.