Peer Support Counselor

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Job Title:

Part-Time Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Fresno CRT

Starting Compensation:

18.00 - 20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. 10am-5:30pm

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.
• One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults preferred.
• Lived experience in areas of neurological disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, cognitive or learning disabilities, and/or recovery from substance abuse

How you will make a difference:

• Be available to meet with clients and assigned workers as needed
• Collaborate with clinicians regarding clients' needs
• Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing aftercare options.
• Help clients understand the community mental health system, as well as their options
• and rights within that system.
• Assisting clients in communicating with other clinicians, especially during crisis.
• Assisting social workers with family, placement, and community agency contacts.
• Advocating on behalf of clients and promoting self-advocacy.
• Modeling and training clients in independent living skills.
• Providing emotional support for clients
• Providing feedback describing interactions with clients.
• Encourages client's interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
• Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.
• Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
• Assisting in training other Peer Support Counselors in future trainings.
• Preparing client meals/snacks as needed
• Assisting with clients rounds/observations as needed

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
• 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
• Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
• Medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.98 - 26.97. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.