Peer Support Specialist I/II - Bilingual Spanish/English

• Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

Typical Duties

• Attend trainings and apply learned techniques to serve the clients within assigned treatment programs.
• Operates a variety of office equipment.
• Manage a caseload by accurately documenting all supportive client services that have been provided.
• Provide casework consultation to staff members who participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Develops client rapport by supporting, advocating, and representing the peer and family/caregiver perspective

• Operates a variety of office equipment.
• Communicate, represent, and promote the peer and family/caregiver perspective within the behavioral health

• Attend Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder activities in the community to engage with those who might

• Openly share their own lived experience on their wellness and recovery journey from their Behavioral Health

• Teach others about stigma related to Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder challenges and treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12th) grade.

• Be self-identified as having six months of experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer.

• Six (6) months of experience or volunteer work equivalent to that gained as a Peer Support Specialist with Tulare County.

• The process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these

• Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
• Programs and treatment techniques for the support and care of persons with mental illness or substance use, especially those who may be experiencing a life crisis or be unhoused .
• Concepts of mental illness and Behavioral Health or substance use and recovery: the physical, emotional, and social needs of persons with mental illness.
• Community resources and techniques for building rapport with peers.

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co- workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive case records.
• Effectively manage client caseload.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.

• Possess a valid Peer Support Specialist certification issued by the California Mental Health Services Authority.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 4

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.