Peer Support Specialist - CAFES (Watsonville)

Description

Empower Your Career as a Peer Support Specialist at Janus!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our dynamic team at Janus, where your lived experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can inspire hope and drive recovery. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients' treatment goals for recovery and self-sufficiency. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, you will help clients stay engaged in their recovery journey and reduce the likelihood of relapse.

Why Janus? Founded in 1976, Janus is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing supportive, hope-inspiring, and successful SUD treatment services. Our mission is to assist individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery in a professional and compassionate environment. At Janus, we believe in a culture where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients in accessing or maintaining SUD treatment, recognizing the validity of multiple pathways to self-defined recovery.
• Explore all resources, including healthy nutrition, to help clients achieve recovery.
• Meet with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling.
• Develop recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with clients.
• Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources.
• Monitor clients' behavior, schedules, medication, and activities.
• Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to relevant professionals.
• Coordinate clients' logistics, such as medical appointments and therapy sessions.
• Conduct assessments and provide feedback to clients, medical professionals, and families.
• Generate recovery reviews and performance documents to track the rehabilitation process.
• Use eHR for data entry and care coordination/referral documentation.
• Other duties as assigned: Step into a dynamic role where you’ll tackle diverse tasks, contribute to innovative projects, and continuously grow and adapt to make a meaningful impact.

Join Us and Make a Difference! At Janus, we are committed to hiring top talent and cultivating a culture based on merit. We believe in the importance of a culture where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued. If you are ready to share your experience and provide extraordinary support for our team and community, we invite you to apply.

Visit us at www.janussc.org to learn more about our mission and how you can be a part of our inspiring journey toward wellness and recovery.

Pay & Benefits

At Janus, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $23.00 and $24.00 per hour and your base pay will be considered on your job-related skills, training, qualifications, experience, and relevant education.

What We Offer:

• Amazing Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 12 paid holidays, retirement benefits, no-cost mental health counseling services, and 12 paid sick days per year!
• Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of transforming lives and communities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to holistic care and rehabilitation.
• Professional Growth: Seize opportunities to attend, participate, and speak at local and state-level meetings, events, conferences, and training.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

As part of our team, you'll frequently move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, ensuring everything is in the right place for our various needs. You'll also have the opportunity to stay active by occasionally moving around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and more.  

Janus of Santa Cruz maintains and promotes a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; and provides all current and prospective employees with equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, sex, gender identity, physical characteristics, marital status, age, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, veteran status, or past justice related situations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Provide a government-issued identification with photograph, such as driver’s license, identification card, or passport.
• Possess a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED). Submission of educational transcripts are required.
• Self-identify as an individual with lived experience, a Peer.
• Be willing to share their experience as a person with lived experience.
• Have a strong dedication to recovery.
• Agree, in writing, to adhere to the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California.
• Successfully complete and demonstrate completion of an 80-hour training covering California’s 17-core competencies for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. Training must be obtained from a CalMHSA-approved training program.
• Successfully pass the state-approved Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam
• Proficiency in any of the following platforms is preferred: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Apple iWork, or LibreOffice.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based and standalone office suite applications.
• Strong understanding of electronic health record (eHR) systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to office suites.
• Bilingual required (Spanish preferred).