Peer Support Counselor

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Job Title:

Full-Time Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (CRU Progra)

Starting Compensation:

17.46 - 18.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday-Thursday 11am-7:30pm

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

This position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:

• This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.

• Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employees

What you bring to SBHG:

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required.

• Personal experience as a consumer in the mental health, substance use, corrections who are stable and can utilize their experience to support others with similar challenges required.

• (1) 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 required & eligibility to meet agency's driving eligibility requirements.

How you will make a difference:

• Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role-modeling to clients and/or family members.
• Encourages client's interaction and socialization with other residents, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
• Provides transportation to clients and family members as able and needed.
• Model, train, and help residents with independent living skills and formulate problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates with Treatment Team members on the development of plans of care and safety plans.
• Provides direct services, including skill development, to individuals.
• Assists clients with communicating with other providers and agencies.

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 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.