Peer Specialist - TAY (4282)  (Regular Part-Time, Hourly)
Program/Location: Areta Crowell (Bankers Hill)

Peer Specialist, TAY (Transitional Aged Youth program) – Mental Health Services for Adult Outpatient Program

Hours: 20 hours per week; Monday - Friday.

CRF: WHY IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

Community Research Foundation (CRF) inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!  Our accredited programs reach various demographics, so you can gain experience with almost any sector of mental health services.

At CRF, we are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges.  We have strong internal advancement options, so there are opportunities for you to grow within our company. Come join us!

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Program Overview:

Located in the Bankers Hill area in San Diego, CA, the Areta Crowell Wellness & Recovery Center is an adult outpatient program that provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Our services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.

Typical Duties of the Peer Specialist - TAY

The Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Program provides psychosocial rehabilitation interventions and services to clients between the ages of 18 and 24.

• Promotes and models the concept of recovery to program participants
• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team and shares practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process
• Acts as an advocate for the client when appropriate
• May assist clients by driving to appointments, benefits applications, assessing social service needs

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required; some college strongly preferred
• Minimum of four years of experience providing related services to the population is ideal; with Bachelor’s degree, two years’ experience is acceptable
• Experience as a person who has received mental health services or has a close family member that has received mental health services is required
• Peer Employment Training preferred; required post hire
• Previous experience working in mental health services is an advantage
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
  
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF takes your dedication seriously and provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life.  For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer top-of-the-line medical insurance, dental plans, paid life insurance, vision plan, retirement benefits, and generous PTO (Paid Time Off).   We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

Be a part of our vibrant non-profit organization and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer