Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Sacramento, United States Turning Point Community Programs Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the team lead or program director, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community. Additional support in areas of advocacy and the connection to local county/state resources will be provided as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position will utilize lived experience perspectives and training to support client participants at Turning Point Community Programs. The peer specialist will provide an avenue for active listening and provide messages of hope and recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

  • Supports and teaches recovery principals and use of recovery tools
  • Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness
  • In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client’s stated goals.
  • In partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan
  • Responsible for supporting participants in wellness activities
  • Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
  • Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests’ records.
  • Responsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.
  • Ensures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures
  • Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach
  • Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.
  • Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director
  • Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency
  • Attends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month.
  • Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of GED program. Varied life experience related to mental health.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

  • California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
  • Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10am-6:30pm

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670



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