Stars Behavioral Health Group
Peer Support Counselor, Bilingual
Stars Behavioral Health Group, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our employees and are committed to improving mental healthcare.
Job Information Peer Support Counselor, Bilingual
Division/Program:
Full Service Partnership TAY – Santa Clara
Starting Compensation:
$21.46 – $25.75 per hour
Location:
San Jose: North San Jose Center (In‑Person position)
Hours / Shift:
Monday‑Friday, AM Shift
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive compensation that matches your skills and experience.
Generous time off with ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and additional voluntary benefits.
Professional growth opportunities: on‑the‑job training with paid CEU opportunities, career development programs, and supervision for qualified professionals.
A culture of employee recognition and rewards that celebrates your hard work.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) required.
Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
At least 1 year of full‑time experience providing non‑professional, consumer‑directed services in a mental health or related agency.
Peer Support Specialist certification completed within one year of employment.
Valid California driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.
First aid certification from a recognized agency (e.g., American Red Cross).
Responsibilities The Peer Support Counselor will use lived experience and systemic knowledge to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy, and direct services to clients across all age ranges. Responsibilities include:
Offering peer support and role‑modeling to clients in mental health, judicial, and social service systems.
Supporting clients in moving toward recovery and building meaningful lives separate from illness.
Conducting sessions in community, clinic, home, and telehealth settings.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and utilizing a strength‑based approach.
Serving clients ages 6–15 (child) and 16–25 (TAY) throughout Santa Clara County.
Program Overview We support individuals with mental health, family life, employment, education, housing, personal effectiveness, and community functioning, providing services in a community‑centered, strength‑based framework.
Learn more about SBHG at https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For additional information, contact Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 21.46 – 30.05; placement within the grade is based on experience and internal equity.
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Job Information Peer Support Counselor, Bilingual
Division/Program:
Full Service Partnership TAY – Santa Clara
Starting Compensation:
$21.46 – $25.75 per hour
Location:
San Jose: North San Jose Center (In‑Person position)
Hours / Shift:
Monday‑Friday, AM Shift
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive compensation that matches your skills and experience.
Generous time off with ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive benefits package, including employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and additional voluntary benefits.
Professional growth opportunities: on‑the‑job training with paid CEU opportunities, career development programs, and supervision for qualified professionals.
A culture of employee recognition and rewards that celebrates your hard work.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) required.
Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
At least 1 year of full‑time experience providing non‑professional, consumer‑directed services in a mental health or related agency.
Peer Support Specialist certification completed within one year of employment.
Valid California driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy.
First aid certification from a recognized agency (e.g., American Red Cross).
Responsibilities The Peer Support Counselor will use lived experience and systemic knowledge to provide outreach, engagement, advocacy, and direct services to clients across all age ranges. Responsibilities include:
Offering peer support and role‑modeling to clients in mental health, judicial, and social service systems.
Supporting clients in moving toward recovery and building meaningful lives separate from illness.
Conducting sessions in community, clinic, home, and telehealth settings.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and utilizing a strength‑based approach.
Serving clients ages 6–15 (child) and 16–25 (TAY) throughout Santa Clara County.
Program Overview We support individuals with mental health, family life, employment, education, housing, personal effectiveness, and community functioning, providing services in a community‑centered, strength‑based framework.
Learn more about SBHG at https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For additional information, contact Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 21.46 – 30.05; placement within the grade is based on experience and internal equity.
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