Behavioral Health
Los Angeles Area
Full-Time
Until filled or until 100 applicants
$18.71-$26.36 Hourly
Pre-qualification and Supplemental
About Tri-City Mental Health Authority
Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority is a public agency serving the diverse communities of Pomona, Claremont, and La Verne.
Established in 1960, Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA) was conceptualized as a comprehensive mental health service provider, dedicated to helping families and individuals of all ages reach their full potential. Through close and dedicated collaboration with the community it serves, TCMHA has successfully created an integrated system of care that ensures access and enhances mental and emotional health. Available services include but are not limited to psychotherapy, clinical case management, medication support, peer-to-peer support, psychoeducation, linkage and referral, vocational training and support, socialization activities, and community outreach.
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Location
1900 Royalty Drive, Suite 205 Pomona, 91767
Description
THE POSITION
Tri-City is currently hiring to fill a full-timevacancyfor the position of Peer Support Specialist I/II(PSS)within the Children's Outpatient (COP) Department.The PSS position provides peer-to-peer support services in the office and/or in the field including, but not limited to outreach, support, encouragement, guidance, advocacy, and referrals to external resources and services for clients and their families; builds rapport with clients and their families through sharing stories of lived experience and recovery.
This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Encourages and supports clients to fully engage in services; provides outreach and assists clients in addressing and overcoming barriers to treatment.
- Provides resources and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.
- Assists clients with setting, implementing, and tracking wellness and recovery goals; develops individual Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); models and shares effective coping strategies.
- Assists clients and families to understand behavioral health problems and steps to recovery.
- Provides support and guidance in navigating systems and obtaining additional support services; attends meetings and therapy sessions with clients (as needed); assists with completing applications and forms; and ensures client concerns are address and processes understood.
Job PDF:
Peer Support Specialist I II Job Description Revised 01172024.pdf
Ideal Candidate
Education and Experience
Education:
- Peer Support Specialist I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:
- Peer Support Specialist I: Direct lived experience either personally or as a caregiver of someone who has recovered from behavioral health illness and/or substance use disorder.
- Peer Support Specialist II: Two (2) years of experience providing peer support services to clients in a behavioral health care setting.
Licenses and Certifications
- Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid Peer Support Specialist Certification, to be maintained throughout
employment.
Preferred candidates will be bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
NEW! Sign-on Bonuses: $2500 for eligible positions.
Merit Salary Increases: Annually based on performance, budget availability and supervisor approval.
CalPERS Pension: 2% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7% for Classic and 7.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security.
Vacation: 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service with a maximum of 240 hours; cash out option available.
Sick Leave: Full-Time employees = 88 hours per year with no cap.
Holidays: 11paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of Floating Holidays.
NEW! Longevity Pay: $2500 at 5 years of service; $5000 at 10-35 milestone years of service.
REVISED! Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80, 4/10 and/or intermittent teleworking, where applicable and approved by supervisor. **
Health Insurance: Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO) and vision coverage (EyeMed) of which 80% is paid by Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA).
Life Insurance: Paid at one times annual salary, paid by Tri-City MHA with additional optional coverage available.
Deferred Compensation (457b): Available to interested employees; no employer match.
Additional Optional Benefits: EAP, FSA, STD/LTD & ADD, Bilingual Incentive Pay, On Call Pay, Employee Referral Fee Program, Loan Forgiveness, Credit Union available through CU of So Cal, paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and more.
**Availability of flexible schedule and days of regular day off is dependent upon the needs of the Department and approval from Management.
Special Instructions
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department athr-team@tricitymhs.org.
Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone.
Tri-City does notcover the cost of relocation fees.
HEALTHCARE WORKER MANDATED VACCINATIONS
As a public behavioral health care agency, Tri-City is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and clients. As part of our commitment to maintaining a healthy workplace environment, we have established the following requirements and guidelines:
- Proof of Vaccination:All new hires are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 upon employment. Alternatively, you may seek an exemption under our Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy.
- Booster Doses:Eligible new hires must also receive booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Mask Requirement:Employees may remove their masks in the workplace if they meet the following conditions:
- Receipt of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine, available from Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax.
- Receipt of an annual influenza vaccine.
- Submission of proof of both the updated COVID-19 2023-2024 vaccine formula and the annual influenza vaccine to Human Resources.
Please be aware that individuals with an approved exemption must continue to wear masks while at work, as per our COVID-19 policy.
Recruitment Contact
Contact email:
hr-team@tricitymhs.org