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Certified Peer Support Specialists provide recovery-oriented, culturally appropriate services to individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. They offer individualized coaching, advocacy, and connection to community resources to support clients through their recovery process.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have lived experience with mental illness or substance use recovery. Candidates are required to obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within six months of employment and must hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Lakeport ,
CA 95453Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
School/GEDSalary
Range: $20.77 - $24.57
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
Personal
Vehicle
UseJob
Shift:
DayJob
Title:
Certified
Peer
Support
Specialist
Department: Healthy Opportunity for Mothering Experiences (H.O.M.E.)
Outpatient
Location:
Lakeport,
CA
Status:
Two (2)
Full-Time,
Non-Exempt
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $20.77 per hour before certification/$24.57 per hour after certification /
Additional
Differentials
Must
Qualify
Open
Date:
November 14, 2025
Close
Date: Open until filled Pay
Differentials
Offered (must qualify through testing or verification):
Language
Translation -
Bi-cultural
Spanish: $1.00 per hour
Bimodal
Bilingualism -
ASL
Sign
Language: $1.00 per hour
Bimodal
Multilingualism -
ASL
Sign
Language: $2.00 per hour A Cover letter is required, please provide "lived life experience" in your Cover Letter. Because this information is so vital, applicants that do not submit a Cover Letter will not be considered.
Overview
Certified Peer Support Specialists work with clients to provide recovery-oriented, culturally appropriate services that promote engagement, socialization, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, natural supports and are trauma aware. Certified Peer Support Specialists serve as an advocate for individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance, or substance use disorders providing information and support, and assisting individuals through the recovery process. Services are provided in individual and group settings and are focused on the identified client or significant support person for the identified client. Certified Peer Support Specialists are integrated into various direct service programs within the organization and work with general and specialist populations. Preference given to those with lived experience in Substance Use Recovery within families.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Key
Responsibilities: Provides individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support in accordance with goals that have been developed in the clinical assessment process. Assists individuals in determining the steps needed to achieve recovery goals. Advises and connects individuals to community resources, including housing, employment, education, transportation, recreation, health, religious/spiritual, and other resources to meet their individual recovery goals.
QualificationsQualifications: Must be at least 18 years old Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent degree Must have experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver or family member of a consumer. Must pass the 80-hour training requirements within 6-months of employment for a Peer Support Specialist through CalMHSA-approved training entity. Funding is available to support certification completion. https://www.calmhsa.org/peer-certification/
Conditions of Employment
May work across all agency programs as needed. Occasional flexible work schedule required to meet individual client needs. Must possess a valid CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV printout (no more than 3 points). Must pass a clear background check with DOJ, CACI, FBI, CCL. CPR and First Aid Certified. TB Exam and Physical at the time of employment. Driving Requirement: Driving is a required function of this position. Employees must use a personal vehicle that meet all agency requirements, including maintaining liability insurance that meets or exceeds state requirements. Employees are responsible for ensuring the timely renewal of their vehicle insurance policies and providing updated documentation to the agency to remain in good standing and compliant with position requirements. Training Provided: Comprehensive onboarding including CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package available. To Apply: Please visit our website at Redwood Community Services to apply or learn more about our values and services. Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
