Peer Advocate I/II/III

$1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus. Peer Advocate I/II/III. Facilitate peer and youth activities, lead support groups, and provide one-on-one mentorship. Participate in delivering training sessions, assist in case management, and facilitate life skills workshops.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED) required
• Some college courses or degree preferred
• Experience as a youth impacted by a system of care required
• Basic knowledge of Public Mental Health/Child Welfare/Education systems
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients in navigating and negotiating those systems
• Previous experience with advocacy, outreach, and community resources, preferred
• Active and current Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (for Peer Advocate II)
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Peer Advocate (for Peer Advocate II)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing peer support, advocacy, or related family engagement services (for Peer Advocate III)
• Ability to model effective engagement and advocacy aligned with agency values
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring others in peer support practices

Benefits

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus
• Full salary range posted, with offers made within a portion of the range commensurate with equity factors