Peer Advocate/Community Educator – Bilingual Preferred
Company: Turning Point of Central California
Location: Visalia, CA
Salary: $16.62 - 20.23 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Job Title: Peer Advocate/Community Educator – Bilingual Preferred
Company: Turning Point of Central California
Job Description
Description :Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children’s Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.JOB SUMMARYThe Peer Advocate/Community Educator reports to the Program Director and serves as a community educator and client advocate, providing information and peer support to clients in office outpatient settings and performs a wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Planning educational programs and events.
- Establishing new community initiatives and collaborative partners.
- Undertaking outreach and engagement work to encourage more community mental health education and participation.
- Facilitating community educational groups and community program presentations.
- Identifying the training needs, of community partners, and affiliates.
- Make written notes to document partner contacts with the program.
- Assist with needs of program treatment staff and clients to provide quality services to clients of the program.
- Remain in full compliance with regulatory and agency policies and procedures, including ensuring confidentiality of verbal and written consumer information.
- Be present to meet and greet consumers upon arrival to the Program.
- Provide client support in group setting.
- Provide client support to understand and encourage adherence to program guidelines and procedures.
- Answer the telephone and reception as needed.
- Provide peer support, life/coping skills, and assistance to clients.
- Perform some filing and other general office duties as needed.
- Attend daily team check-in meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with the Program Director.
- Will assist with the planning and organization of special socialization groups and events for clients.
- Work with other team members to achieve client goals and objectives.
- Communicate closely, in a systematic fashion, with agencies and significant others involved in the rehabilitation of clients.
- Provide timely reports on any unusual occurrences that might impact the overall program operation or the health and safety of clients or employees.
- Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
- Will drive on Agency business which includes the transportation of clients.
- Physical presence at the worksite is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or GED, with one (1) year experience in community mental health and education, preferred.
- Current or former recipient of client services or a person with lived experience related to mental health preferred.
- Ability to work independently, making decisions and using self-initiative to establish projects; and complete tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
- Ability to establish trusting relationships with peers.
- Work effectively and professionally with program partners and co-workers.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish preferred.
- Legibly, accurately and appropriately document communications, behaviors and routine facility events as they occur.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Pay Range:
- Monolingual: Class 98 ($16.62 – $20.23/hour)
- Bilingual: Class 103 ($16.80 – $21.26/hour)
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
- Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm)
We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.