Cal Voices
Salary:
$25 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
ONGOING
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE CAL VOICES' ONLINE JOB APPLICATION. CLICK HERE OR PASTE THE LINK BELOW INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/3266206/Cal-Voices-Employment-Application
YOU WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSTION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN YOUR BROWSER. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CZjHIYSAcTWZ_b4CTRq0kNk0TsfJpkMg/view?usp=drive_link
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.
POSITION OVERVIEW Cal Voices is seeking a full-time Peer Partner Specialist for its Community Support Team (CST). The CST responds to individuals of all ages in the community experiencing mental distress or at risk of suicide to help prevent emergency room visits, inpatient hospitalizations, law enforcement interventions, and incarcerations. This position is directly employed by Cal Voices but is co-located within Sacramento County's facilities and works in close collaboration with the County's CST clinicians, staff, and law enforcement partners. Under the supervision of Cal Voices' Peer Program Manager and two Lead Peer Partner Specialists, Peer Specialists use their personal lived experience of wellness, resilience, and recovery to provide short‑term peer mentoring and emotional support, wellness/recovery planning, education, linkage, and referrals to clients and families. Peer Specialist must possess thorough knowledge of available resources in Sacramento County and be capable of supporting others using strength‑based, recovery‑focused approaches. This is a fast–paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift, so organization, effective time management, personal flexibility, internal motivation, and a sense of humor are also essential. Employees in this position will be required to maintain Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge or primary caretaker of an adult, youth, or child with complex behavioral health needs.
High school diploma or its equivalent (plus).
Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification that is current and in good standing.
Completion of at least 40 hours of structured peer support education/training (WISE U graduates desired) and at least 1,000 hours of work experience providing peer support services, OR at least two years (2,500 hours) of work experience providing peer support services.
Valid class "C" California driver license.
Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday.
Auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirement in California.
Ability to perform all of the job duties for this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Ability to meet all of the physical and mental requirements for this position.
Ability to pass a criminal background screening, if offered this position.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Applicants must be familiar with California's Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), key elements of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), behavioral health and social services in Sacramento County, and core principles of the recovery model, self‑help, and peer support. Qualified individuals who have received behavioral health services from any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants/refugees, former foster youth, past experience with homelessness or justice system involvement, etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish or another threshold language is also desired.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The following tasks are performed regularly, often, occasionally, or rarely as described:
Regularly perform all of the job duties for this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regularly apply the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Work 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday during business hours.
Work onsite/in‑person at least three days per week.
Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends.
Often drive to/from various locations in the Sacramento area.
Often attend meetings, activities, and events held both virtually and in‑person.
Rarely travel overnight to attend conferences, trainings, and events held in distant locations.
Regularly use a computer, the internet, electronic equipment, and digital devices.
Regularly perform substantial typing.
Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday.
Write notes or otherwise document and organize important information.
Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Read, analyze, summarize, and organize information from a variety of sources.
Explain concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding.
Perform basic math calculations (counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, averaging).
Manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday.
Make decisions and engage in ongoing problem‑solving.
Maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work‑related stressors.
Address issues, problems, and challenges with their manager or lead as soon as they arise.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting compensation: $25.00 per hour.
Benefits: This position is eligible for employer‑paid medical (up to 95%), dental (100%), vision (100%), and life insurance (100% of $50,000 policy). Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans. Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices' 403(b) retirement plan, pre‑tax health and dependent care accounts, long‑term disability plan, and more.
Paid time off: Up to 20 days per year.
Paid holidays: Up to 13 days per year.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You must complete Cal Voices online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email, fax, mail, in‑person, or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
Do your homework. We want to hire the right person, not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position. Learn about Cal Voices, who we are, and what we do before you apply.
Be prepared. A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you.
Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete, as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline.
When reviewing your application, we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail, as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness, thoroughness, accuracy, spelling, and grammar all matter.
CONTACT INFORMATION Michelle (Chelle) Monroe, Program Manager
Email: michelle@calvoices.org / Phone: 916-601-7964
Email Subject Line: CST Peer Specialist Position
Application Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/3266206/Cal-Voices-Employment-Application
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$25 per hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
ONGOING
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE CAL VOICES' ONLINE JOB APPLICATION. CLICK HERE OR PASTE THE LINK BELOW INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/3266206/Cal-Voices-Employment-Application
YOU WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSTION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN YOUR BROWSER. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CZjHIYSAcTWZ_b4CTRq0kNk0TsfJpkMg/view?usp=drive_link
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.
POSITION OVERVIEW Cal Voices is seeking a full-time Peer Partner Specialist for its Community Support Team (CST). The CST responds to individuals of all ages in the community experiencing mental distress or at risk of suicide to help prevent emergency room visits, inpatient hospitalizations, law enforcement interventions, and incarcerations. This position is directly employed by Cal Voices but is co-located within Sacramento County's facilities and works in close collaboration with the County's CST clinicians, staff, and law enforcement partners. Under the supervision of Cal Voices' Peer Program Manager and two Lead Peer Partner Specialists, Peer Specialists use their personal lived experience of wellness, resilience, and recovery to provide short‑term peer mentoring and emotional support, wellness/recovery planning, education, linkage, and referrals to clients and families. Peer Specialist must possess thorough knowledge of available resources in Sacramento County and be capable of supporting others using strength‑based, recovery‑focused approaches. This is a fast–paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift, so organization, effective time management, personal flexibility, internal motivation, and a sense of humor are also essential. Employees in this position will be required to maintain Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge or primary caretaker of an adult, youth, or child with complex behavioral health needs.
High school diploma or its equivalent (plus).
Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification that is current and in good standing.
Completion of at least 40 hours of structured peer support education/training (WISE U graduates desired) and at least 1,000 hours of work experience providing peer support services, OR at least two years (2,500 hours) of work experience providing peer support services.
Valid class "C" California driver license.
Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday.
Auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirement in California.
Ability to perform all of the job duties for this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Ability to meet all of the physical and mental requirements for this position.
Ability to pass a criminal background screening, if offered this position.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Applicants must be familiar with California's Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), key elements of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), behavioral health and social services in Sacramento County, and core principles of the recovery model, self‑help, and peer support. Qualified individuals who have received behavioral health services from any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants/refugees, former foster youth, past experience with homelessness or justice system involvement, etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish or another threshold language is also desired.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The following tasks are performed regularly, often, occasionally, or rarely as described:
Regularly perform all of the job duties for this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regularly apply the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Work 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday during business hours.
Work onsite/in‑person at least three days per week.
Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends.
Often drive to/from various locations in the Sacramento area.
Often attend meetings, activities, and events held both virtually and in‑person.
Rarely travel overnight to attend conferences, trainings, and events held in distant locations.
Regularly use a computer, the internet, electronic equipment, and digital devices.
Regularly perform substantial typing.
Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday.
Write notes or otherwise document and organize important information.
Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Read, analyze, summarize, and organize information from a variety of sources.
Explain concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding.
Perform basic math calculations (counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, averaging).
Manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday.
Make decisions and engage in ongoing problem‑solving.
Maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work‑related stressors.
Address issues, problems, and challenges with their manager or lead as soon as they arise.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting compensation: $25.00 per hour.
Benefits: This position is eligible for employer‑paid medical (up to 95%), dental (100%), vision (100%), and life insurance (100% of $50,000 policy). Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans. Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices' 403(b) retirement plan, pre‑tax health and dependent care accounts, long‑term disability plan, and more.
Paid time off: Up to 20 days per year.
Paid holidays: Up to 13 days per year.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You must complete Cal Voices online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email, fax, mail, in‑person, or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
Do your homework. We want to hire the right person, not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position. Learn about Cal Voices, who we are, and what we do before you apply.
Be prepared. A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you.
Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete, as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline.
When reviewing your application, we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail, as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness, thoroughness, accuracy, spelling, and grammar all matter.
CONTACT INFORMATION Michelle (Chelle) Monroe, Program Manager
Email: michelle@calvoices.org / Phone: 916-601-7964
Email Subject Line: CST Peer Specialist Position
Application Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/3266206/Cal-Voices-Employment-Application
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