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Job Title:

Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

LAC-USC - Los Angeles, CA Central Star

Starting Compensation:

$20-$21 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tues-Sat 10am-6:30pm

What SBHG brings to you (benefits):

• Competitive compensation
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
• Generous vacation and holiday pay
• On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
• AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
• Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications): 

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

• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems

• One (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

• Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment (required / preferred).

• Valid California Driver's License

• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.   ​

How you will make a difference (Job Overview): 

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness. Using the Recovery Model outlined in the MHSA (Mental Health Services Act), the goal of the Peer Support Counselor is to empower consumers in creating a hopeful future where they can experience the possibilities of getting a job, earning a diploma, and having an apartment of their own. The Peer Support Counselor will support consumers in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness. 
 
Division/Program Overview:  

• 16-bed facilities 

• Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment. 

• 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization. 

• Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills. 

• Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.  

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

For Additional Information:

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Grade State Range: 18.06 - 25.29 USD Hourly