Peer Support
1 month ago
The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency is
currently accepting applications for
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $ 39,457.60
annually.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Interviews will be held on Thursdays. Job offers will be made shortly after the interviews.
Peer Support Specialist assist clients on their recovery journey to develop and accomplish goals through supportive case management and recovery services. Incumbents educate clients about recovery principles, serve as a role model, support, and validate client experiences, and empower clients to achieve health and wellness. Recovery support services include coaching, mentoring, and other support to address emotional, informational, transportation needs, and other needs to support recovery goals.
For a complete description of the duties and responsibilities of
Peer Support Specialist , please click
here .
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interview phase. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent
AND
An active Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification in California with no pending disciplinary actions.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.
This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidates personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.
Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diegos pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veterans Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)
as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a
Framework for the Future
that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any
county
, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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