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Job Title:

Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program:

Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment - Central Star

Starting Compensation:

19.00 -22.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Downey, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tue-Sat 7am-3:30pm

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.) plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training).
• Completion of some college-level (or equivalent) coursework in sociology, psychology, mental illness and its treatment, health care system, counseling and/or peer counseling preferred.
• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or adult mental health systems.
• Valid California Driver's License, required.
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtained withing 90 days of employment.

How you will make a difference (Job Overview):

Peer Mentors are people who have personal experience living with a disability. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our consumers. Although not professional counselors, Peer Mentors are treatment team members and trained in basic counseling skills and are people who understand living with a disability, having "been there." (Because of the population served, disabilities include neurological disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, cognitive or learning disabilities, and/or recovery from substance abuse.)

Peer Mentors help consumers explore options given their available resources and formulate problem-solving plans. They also serve as informal counselors, offering consumers the opportunity to discuss issues surrounding relationships, feelings, attitudes, personal goals, and individual rights. Sometimes Peer Mentors help people learn independent living skills such as money management or various household skills.

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