Peer Support Specialist II (987) at Kings View in Redding, California

Job Description:

Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Peer Support Specialist II to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Peer Support Specialist II (987)
Redding, CA

Peer Support Specialist II (PSSII) works in cooperation with the program manager and the wellness center team to support the daily operations of the wellness center, participate in planning and implementing center programming, and perform all necessary documentation, in a timely manner. The role of the PSSII is to provide direct client services in accordance with the values and ethics of peer support. The PSSII will model the healthy application of strategies that support mental health and emotional regulation, while practicing and maintaining professional boundaries. The PSSII will provide supervision and support for consumers, interns, and volunteers at the center, on community outings and public events.

How will I contribute
Facilitate groups and activities on and off site. Engage in one-on-one peer support with consumers. Support consumers with developing action plans, safety agreements, post-crisis planning and psychiatric advance directives (PADs). Develop content for groups and activities. Engage with the public and community partners on and offsite. Provide community education on wellness & recovery. Provide consumers with necessary referrals and advocacy. Provide transportation for consumers when needed. Provide needed support for volunteers and interns. Other duties as assigned.

What I bring
High School; Diploma (or Equivalent) California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification and two years of experience working as a Peer Support Specialist I Class C Driving License Required Take personal responsibility to practice strategies and work-life balance necessary to maintain personal wellness. Communicate effectively with consumers and co-workers. Advocate effectively. Facilitate groups with a variety of diversly-abled people. Provide one-on-one peer support for a variety of diversly-abled people. Must have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery; including, but not limited to mental illness, addiction, foster care, high ACEs score, trauma, intimate partner violence, homelessness, and neurodivergence. Bilingual English/Spanish & ASL Preferred.

Who We Are
Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each persons worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.