What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Counselor position at Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.?
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Job Title:
Peer Mentor ( Lived Experience Required)Division/Program:
Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment- Valley StarStarting Compensation:
19.00- 22.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Downey, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pmWhy Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
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Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
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Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
- Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems
- One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred
- Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment (required / preferred).
- Valid California Driver's License First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
How you will make a difference (Job Overview):
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness
Division/Program Overview:
- 16-bed facilities
- Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
- 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
- Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
- Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
samlopez@starsinc.com Grade spread = 18.06 - 25.29(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)
