Peer Support Specialist I
Role Overview
The Peer Support Specialist I provides peer support services that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
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Peer Support Specialist I - Porterville One Stop
Porterville, CA | Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.22 per hour
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At Kings View, every role contributes to something bigger by improving lives and strengthening communities throughout California.
Position Summary
The Peer Support Specialist I provides peer support services that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support, facilitate recovery-focused groups, assist clients with individualized recovery goals, maintain documentation standards, coordinate community resources, and advocate for client needs.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, understanding of wellness and recovery principles, and qualifications related to lived experience as required by the program.
Preferred Qualifications
- First Aid/CPR certification, crisis intervention training, familiarity with community mental health resources, and bilingual skills are preferred.
Why Join Kings View?
Join a mission-driven organization committed to person-centered care and meaningful recovery services.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match; 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off and Sick Leave; Education Reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program; and Leadership Development Opportunities.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kings View is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
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Help support hope, recovery, and wellness in the communities we serve every day.
About Kings View
California nonprofit behavioral health organization serving underserved communities with mental health, substance-use, and intellectual-disability services.
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