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Peer Support Specialist/Mentor

Turning Point Community Programs
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATOVE 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
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 if driving; and,
  • 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 Monday-Friday 8 : 30am to 5 : 00 pm

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