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The peer specialist will provide an avenue for active listening and provide messages of hope and recovery.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)\n\nThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.\n\nSupports and teaches recovery principals and use of recovery tools\nModels personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness\nIn partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client’s stated goals.\nIn partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan\nResponsible for supporting participants in wellness activities\nProvides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.\nAssists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests’ records.\nResponsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.\nEnsures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures\nSupports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach\nAttends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.\nCompletes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director\nSupports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency\nAttends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month.\nAdheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES\n\nEducation, Training and Experience:\n\nA typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of GED program. Varied life experience related to mental health.\n\nLicenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:\n\nCalifornia driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration\nReliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.\n\nSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\n\nCompensation: $21 to 22.73\n\nInterested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,\nlocated at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670\n\nEducation\nPreferred\nHigh School or better\nSkills\nPreferred\nSocial Services - Organization\nSocial Services - Emotional Intelligence\nSocial Services - Resource Access\nSocial Services - Providing Mental Health Sup\nBehaviors\nPreferred\nTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Turningpointcommunityprograms","rawCompany":"turningpointcommunityprograms","city":"Modesto","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T08:57:19.767Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Peer Support Specialist","description":"GENERAL PURPOSE\n\nUnder the administrative supervision of the team lead or program director, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community. 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The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.\n\nSupports and teaches recovery principals and use of recovery tools\nModels personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness\nIn partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client’s stated goals.\nIn partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan\nResponsible for supporting participants in wellness activities\nProvides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.\nAssists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests’ records.\nResponsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.\nEnsures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures\nSupports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach\nAttends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.\nCompletes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director\nSupports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency\nAttends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month.\nAdheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES\n\nEducation, Training and Experience:\n\nA typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of GED program. Varied life experience related to mental health.\n\nLicenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:\n\nCalifornia driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration\nReliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.\n\nSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\n\nCompensation: $21 to 22.73\n\nInterested? 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