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Job Title : Peer Support Counselor
Division / Program : Adult FSP (Outpatient / Community Based)
Starting Compensation : $20.00 - $24.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location : Fresno, CA (Outpatient / Community Based)
Working Hours / Shift : Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package :
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.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.
What You Bring To SBHG :
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 is required1) 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.Valid California Driver's License requiredHow You Will Make A Difference :
Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients, incorporating identified practices into services. Helps clients formulate problem-solving plans.Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role modeling to clients and / or family members.Helps clients navigate peer support, wellness services, and navigation supports within the behavioral health system of care, other health systems, and community supports.Links clients to various resources, including housing, food, education / vocation, recreation, spirituality, mentors, mental and physical health, and social, as deemed appropriate in partnership with the team.Encourages clients' interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.Advocates on behalf of clients and promote self-advocacy.Division / Program Overview :
Outpatient community-based programServes clients (ages 18 plus)Housing, Education, and Vocational SupportIndividual and family CounselingMedication management and support servicesIn accordance with California law, the grade for this position is $17.46 - $24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
