Peer Recovery Educator - Mental Health 166

Sign On Bonus **$3,000.00

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare  

What You Will Do to Change Lives  

Peer Recovery Educators are responsible for planning, developing, organizing, delivering, and maintaining a robust recovery education monthly calendar of classes, activities and outings. They continually promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming.

Shifts Available:  

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday – Friday/ Additionally vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $21.05 - $25.38. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)  

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Peer Certification must be obtained prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment
• California: obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of an Adult Education Instructor course or completion within one (1) year of hire
• Experience teaching or facilitating adult learning
• Two (2) years’ experience or part-time equivalent supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges
• Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.   

• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.   

What’s In It For You*  

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year   

• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) 

• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship   

• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships   

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan  

• For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits  

Join Our Compassionate Team  

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.  

Telecare Sonoma ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a community outreach program that serves 60 adults, ages 18 , with serious, persistent mental illness, and/or dual diagnosis.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability  

*May vary by location and position type  

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.  

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. 

Salary : $21 - $25