Good Seed Community Development Corporation·Los Angeles, California
The Peer Advocate provides peer-based support to individuals facing mental health challenges, homelessness, and co-occurring disorders. This role acts as a bridge between clients and the clinical care team while fostering hope and empowerment through lived experience.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Peer Advocate to join our mental health services team in Long Beach, CA.
This position is Part-Time afternoon (20 hours/week) Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
This position is designed to provide peer-based support to individuals living with mental health challenges, co-occurring disorders, and/or histories of homelessness during high-need afternoon and evening hours.
As a Peer Advocate, you will draw upon your own lived experience with mental health recovery to inspire hope, build connection, and support clients on their personal recovery journeys.
This role is grounded in the principles of peer support — mutuality, self-determination, and empowerment — and serves as a bridge between clients and the clinical care team.
Your unique perspective as someone with lived experience is the foundation of this position and a core part of our service model.
Candidates must have personal lived experience with mental health recovery or homelessness and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A Peer Support Specialist certification is required or must be obtained upon hire.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
Peer Advocate - P/T Weekends 9am-3pm
Peer Advocate - P/T Afternoons M-F 3pm-7pm
Peer Advocate - P/T Weekends 9am-3pm