Peer Support Specialist

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist works onsite in Sacramento, CA. Compensation is stated as $21.00–$23.73, with no pay period specified in the posting. The role is a direct-service position at Turning Point Community Programs. Using lived experience perspectives and training, the specialist supports participants’ stated goals for crisis resolution and wellness in the community. The role promotes recovery, self-advocacy, hope, and self-sufficiency while connecting participants with resources and natural support systems.

What you'll do

• Support and teach recovery principles and tools
• model personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness
• work with clients to identify strengths, hopes, accomplishments, challenges, and stated goals
• support development of recovery plans and wellness activities
• provide on-the-spot support consistent with program philosophy
• maintain guest logs and records
• complete or facilitate health and housekeeping log items
• support health and safety practices
• attend team meetings and monthly co-reflection groups
• complete required paperwork
• help clients develop reciprocal relationships and natural support systems
• follow program policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist

sacramento ca

turning point community programs

recovery support

crisis resolution

wellness

lived experience

self-advocacy

recovery planning

community resources

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

$21.00–$23.73

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role uses lived experience perspectives and training. The listed schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

About the employer

Turning Point Community Programs is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.