Current jobs related to Peer Support Specialist - San Diego - PATH

  • Peer Support Specialist

    13 hours ago

    San Diego, California, United States Clarvida - California Full time

    Job Title: Peer Support SpecialistClarvida - California is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide supportive services to our clients. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will work closely with our team to provide practical help, mentoring, and...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    San Diego, United States Crossroads Foundation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $21-$25Benefits:Paid time off (PTO), medical, vision, and dental insurance, and a 401k option for retirement. Summary of Major Responsibilities:The Peer Support Specialist utilizes their experience as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients. They serve as a member of a...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at NAMI San Diego. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing support and guidance to individuals who have experienced homelessness and involvement with the justice system.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide outreach and engagement...

  • Bilingual Peer Support Specialist

    7 days ago

    San Diego, California, United States San Diego LGBT Community Center Full time

    Job Title: Bilingual Peer Support SpecialistJoin the San Diego LGBT Community Center as a Bilingual Peer Support Specialist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of transitional-age youth.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to provide mentorship, stabilization support, and crisis intervention to youth participating...

  • Warmline Peer Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    San Diego, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.Primary Responsibilities/Function: To assist in ensuring NAMI SD/IC's...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    San Diego, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values Integrity, Diversity, Mentorship, and Inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.JOB SUMMARYThe Peer...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    San Diego, United States Mental Health Systems Full time

    JOB SUMMARYThe Peer Specialist provides assistance and guidance to clients so that they can achieve their highest potential in all life skills. Carries out duties associated with the evidence-based model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment by helping clients obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational...

  • Peer Support Specialist for Warmline Services

    4 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Job OverviewOrganization Overview: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit entity dedicated to providing complimentary education, support services, and advocacy aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by mental health conditions.Key Responsibilities: The role involves facilitating the...

  • Peer Support Specialist for Warmline Services

    4 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Job OverviewOrganization Overview: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit entity dedicated to providing complimentary education, support services, and advocacy aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by mental health conditions.Key Responsibilities: The role involves supporting the...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Peer Support SpecialistJob Summary:Mental Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing education, support, and interventions to individuals recovering from mental health and substance use disorders.Key...

  • Peer Support Program Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Job Title: Peer Support Program CoordinatorNAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Program Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our Next Steps program, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges and their families.Job Summary:The Peer Support Program...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    5 hours ago

    San Bernardino, California, United States Pacific Clinics Full time

    Job SummaryAt Pacific Clinics, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will work closely with individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, providing peer-to-peer support and guidance to help them achieve their recovery goals.ResponsibilitiesProvide peer-to-peer...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    4 days ago

    San Leandro, California, United States Telecare Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Telecare Corporation. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with members served to explore, create, and meet their own...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    4 months ago

    San Diego, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values Integrity, Diversity, Mentorship, and Inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.JOB SUMMARYProvide...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    3 days ago

    San Jose, California, United States Telecare Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Telecare Corporation. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), co-occurring substance use issues, and/or other challenging and complex needs.Key...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    4 days ago

    San Mateo, California, United States Telecare Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Telecare Corporation. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with members served in meaningful conversations to explore...

  • Peer Support Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States Mental Health Systems Full time

    Job SummaryThe Mental Health Systems organization is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to clients, empowering them to achieve their highest potential in all life skills.Key Responsibilities:Engage, support, and...

  • Peer Support Specialist for Warmline Services

    4 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Job OverviewCompany Overview: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by mental health conditions through free educational resources, support services, and advocacy.Key Responsibilities: The role involves supporting the effective...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    About the RoleNAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and resources to individuals seeking mental health services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide peer support to clients who have utilized the San Diego County Psychiatric...

  • Peer Support Specialist for Warmline Services

    4 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Job OverviewOrganization Overview: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit entity dedicated to offering complimentary education, support services, and advocacy aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by mental health conditions.Key Responsibilities: The role involves facilitating the...

Peer Support Specialist

4 months ago

San Diego, United States PATH Full time

**WHY WORK FOR US?**
We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.

**JR 3620**
**Peer Support Specialist**
**San Diego, CA 92101**
**Salary**:$21.71 - $26.36/hr DOE**
**Full Time**
**Non-Exempt**

**ABOUT THE C3 RES PROGRAM**
The Community Care Coordination - Re-Entry Support (C3 RES) program provides comprehensive care coordination, service navigation, and housing assistance for adults who are incarcerated or recently released from custody and are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.

**WHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST?**

The Peer Support Specialist is a lived-experience position that engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with clients that assist them to explore, create, and meet their own goals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Peer Support Specialist builds positive relationships with clients to provide them with assistance and support with their transition to housing, accessing necessary services, and linkage to mainstream resources.

**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**
- As an engagement tool, appropriately share personal experiences, skills, strengths, ongoing support and resource referral for housing related goals.
- Collaborate with clients and other staff members to assist with developing a client-centered Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each client that address their barriers to obtaining and maintaining stable housing and identify clear objectives, service needs, and short
- and long-term goals.
- Provide field-based, mobile services to address all identified client needs.
- Assist with linkage tasks, advocacy and accompaniment within the community on an as needed basis.
- Respond to critical situations with high-level engagement and de-escalation skills which support clients experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/physical health/substance use challenge.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- A non-judgmental and respectful approach when working with individuals who present for services with urgent and multiple case management and health needs.
- Professionalism and mature judgement.
- High level of motivation and self-starting demeanor.
- Capability of working in a fast-paced environment demonstrating the necessary time-management, organizational skills, multitasking skills to work effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals and build successful collaborative relationships with program participants, staff, and community partners.
- Ability to maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA and all other applicable policies and standards.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- **One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral health challenges.**:

- **Peer Support Certification.**:

- **Lived experience demonstrating successful recovery with issues related to homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use challenges which can be utilized to enhance effectiveness of services by informing service models and/or supporting clients through shared personal experiences.**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- All level of education and experience welcome.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**
- Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
- Have employment eligibility verification
- Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
- Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
- Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:Tuberculosis Test
- Background ScreeningDrug Test

*
- **DRIVING**
- Have reliable transportation
- A valid driver’s license
- Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
- The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

**EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY**
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

**FLEXIBLE WORK**
We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a