Peer Recovery Coach

Job Title: Peer Recovery Coach
Department: Arbor Youth Resource Center
Location: Ukiah, CA
Status: Temporary - One (1) Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $21.00 - $28.40 per hour (DOE) / Additional Differentials Must Qualify
Open Date: July 1, 2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Differentials Offered (must qualify through testing or verification):

• Language Translation - Bi-cultural Spanish: $1.00 per hour


• Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language: $1.00 per hour


• Bimodal Multilingualism - ASL Sign Language: $2.00 per hour

Overview:

Assist with maintaining a welcoming atmosphere by meeting and supporting youth participants. Support the social, behavioral, educational, and vocational guidance of Restorative Justice Youth Court participants. Assists in providing self-care/behavior training and leading rehabilitative groups for clients as required by each individual’s client plan; one-on-one behavioral support by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Participates in Ukiah Valley Youth Leadership Coalition meetings, and Restorative Justice Youth Court subcommittee meetings.


• Demonstrates activities that address the purpose of the Rehabilitative group and individual client plan.


• Follows the State Mental Health and County Mental Health guidelines for any service being provided.


• Provide authorized services only, unless directed by the Clinical Director to provide additional unauthorized services.


• Converses with clients to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.


• Leads therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games with clients


• Assess the risk of clients and prevent injury to themselves and others.


• Observe and document client behaviors, to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.

Qualifications:

• Care Manager I: An individual who has less than two (2) years of FTE experience in mental health related field providing direct mental health service.


• Care Manager II: An individual who has at least two (2) years but less than four (4) years of FTE experience in a mental health related field providing direct mental health services.


• Care Manager III: An individual who has at least four (4) years of full-time/equivalent (FTE) experience in a mental health-related field providing direct mental health services. Up to two (2) years of the four (4) years of experience can be substituted by years of education in a mental health-related field. There is a minimum requirement of two (2) years of actual work experience.

* *The education requirement for a Care Manager III - must be a minimum of two (2) years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) with a minimum of 12 semesters (18 quarter) units in a mental health-related subject area such as child development, social work, human behavior, rehabilitation, psychology, or alcohol and drug counseling.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV printout (no more than 3 points).


• Must pass a clear background check with DOJ & FBI.


• CPR and First Aid Certified.


• TB Exam and Physical at the time of employment.

Training Provided:

• RCS provides an in-depth onboarding and training orientation, which includes CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, introductions to all RCS departments, and other valuable trainings.
  

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package available. Benefits: https://redwoodcommunityservices.org/benefits

To Apply:
Please visit our website at Redwood Community Services to apply or learn more about our values and services.

Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.