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Sign On Bonus: $1000 We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce. What You Will Do to Change Lives Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge. Shifts Available: Full Time; DAYS 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday Expected starting wage range is $21.38 - $25.76. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) High School Diploma or GED Obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA within 90 days after date of hire. Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment. Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. What’s In It for You* Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift) Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: Telecare Benefits Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. Telecare’s program in Santa Clara County is a 100-member high-fidelity Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program for adults and older adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), co-occurring substance use issues, and/or other challenging and complex needs that increase their risk for poor treatment outcomes. Wraparound services and supports will not only include clinical interventions, such as multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, team-based case management, 24/7/365 crisis intervention, medication support, and integrated co-occurring substance abuse services, but also non-mental health support in such areas as community integration, housing, employment and education, transportation, and benefits. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Peer Employment, Peer Workforce If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Telecare

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