Peer Support Specialist

Description Job Title: Bilingual Spanish Peer Support Specialist Location: California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $25/hour Date Posted -05-01-2026 About the Role Peer Support Specialist provides individualized, recovery-oriented support services to consumers using lived experience to build trust and promote self-determination. This role supports clients in achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and community-based services while collaborating with the treatment team to enhance client outcomes. Responsibilities • Provide mentoring, encouragement, and peer support to consumers in community and program settings • Assist clients in developing daily living skills and accessing essential resources • Transport clients as needed to support community engagement (use of personal vehicle required) • Provide advocacy, coordination, and individualized side-by-side support • Support clients in problem-solving and achieving personal recovery goals • Coordinate and facilitate social and group activities as assigned • Collaborate with team members to support treatment goals and provide insight from lived experience • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries • Participate in program activities and perform additional duties as assigned Recovery Requirements • Provide the highest level of customer care • Identify and build on strengths of clients, staff, and communities • Support client recovery and wellness journeys • Promote a culture that values diversity and inclusion • Embrace continuous learning and professional development • Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes Required Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred • Peer Specialist Certificate required • Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services or as a support person to someone receiving services • Bilingual