Clarvida - California
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$23 / HOUR
Utilize lived experience with mental health challenges to mentor adult Clubhouse members through side-by-side collaboration in a work-ordered day. Support members in achieving recovery goals, navigating community resources, and securing employment or education.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and self-identification as a consumer of mental health services with at least one year of stable recovery. California Certified Peer Support Specialist certification is highly preferred.
Date Posted: 6/12/2026
The Peer Support Specialist at the Oasis Clubhouse uses their own lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery to inspire, support, and mentor adult Clubhouse members (ages 18 and older). Working side-by-side with members within the "Work-Ordered Day," this role blends peer-run support principles with Clubhouse International Standards to promote community integration, employment, and personal growth. Key Responsibilities Clubhouse Model Partnership & Work-Ordered Day Side-by-Side Collaboration: Work as a colleague alongside Clubhouse members to complete the daily tasks required to run the Clubhouse units (e.g., culinary, administration, media, outreach). Generalist Staff Approach: Fully participate in all Clubhouse activities, avoiding a traditional "staff vs. client" dynamic, and helping ensure adherence to Clubhouse International Standards. Member Empowerment: Encourage member leadership in consensus-based decision-making meetings, daily planning sessions, and community governance. Peer Mentorship & Recovery Support Lived Experience Sharing: Safely and effectively share personal recovery stories to model hope, self-advocacy, and a pathway to a fulfilling life. Goal Identification: Help members define their own recovery, wellness, and lifestyle goals using strength-based strategies. Resource Navigation: Assist members in understanding, accessing, and self-navigating public transit, healthcare systems, housing resources, and social entitlements across San Diego County. Employment, Education, & Outreach Vocational Support: Assist members on Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment job sites, which may include providing job coaching and coverage as needed. Educational Advocacy: Support members who are pursuing GED tracks, community college classes, or vocational training. Proactive Reach-Out: Participate in the Clubhouse "reach-out" system, checking on members who are absent, hospitalized, or experiencing a crisis to reduce isolation. Compliance & Team Collaboration Documentation: Complete daily service logs and required contract tracking in alignment with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and Medi-Cal standards. Team Participation: Attend staff meetings, member-staff meetings, and programmatic training sessions, contributing a distinct peer-recovery perspective. Qualifications & Experience Lived Experience: Self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services, with at least one year of stable, demonstrated personal recovery.
California Certified Peer Support Specialist (Medi-Cal) highly preferred at hire, or a commitment to complete certification within a designated timeframe.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Keywords Peer Support Specialist, Peer Mentor, Recovery Support, Mental Health Services, Behavioral Health, Community-Based Services, California Behavioral Health Jobs, Clarvida Careers
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