Peer Recovery Specialist

LocationLos Angeles, CA

SetupHybrid

LevelEntry

Posted1d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Project 180 is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA, for a hybrid position, with responsibilities including peer support, counseling, and community resource coordination. Compensation is not specified.

Role: Peer Recovery Specialist
Organization: Project 180
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Entry
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Peer Recovery Specialist at Project 180 provides peer-to-peer support and counseling to justice-involved individuals, assisting with engagement, skill building, and access to behavioral health services, housing, and community resources.

What you'll do

Provide peer-to-peer support and counseling drawing from lived experience
Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact, and use of motivational interviewing
Maintain a visible and supportive presence within the clinic by welcoming clients, conducting check-ins, and facilitating hand-offs to the appropriate team members
Respond to and deescalate behavioral health situations using trauma-informed approaches
Coordinate community-based substance treatment services and assist in developing community living skills
Link clients to needed community resources to support independence

What it takes

Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and willingness to share recovery experience
California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of the employees start date
Experience working with culturally diverse populations
Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance, and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in their personal vehicle
Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole)
Basic computer skills

What you'll bring

Empathetic and able to develop strong relationships with clientsCommunication skills: Clearly conveys informationbuilds rapportand effectively engages with clientsCulturally competent: Understands and is sensitive to diverse backgrounds and needsDeescalation skills to help stabilize situations to promote safety

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Los Angeles, CA, with both in-office and field settings.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery, California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification, and experience working with culturally diverse populations.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, and can be directed to the Project 180 hiring team.

How to apply

Apply directly on Project 180's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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