Certified Peer Support SpecialistTrainee (Caresline) at County of Riverside

ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Riverside University Health Systems Behavioral Health Department is seeking multipleBilingual Certified Peer Support Specialists/Trainees.This posting will be used to fill current and future vacanciesforConsumer openings within the CARESLINE program in Riverside City. .Consumer:Has personal recovery experience from mental health or substance abuse for at least 1 yearIn order to be considered candidates must be able to share personal experiences with others.What is CARESLINE - CARES line is Riverside Countys Access center connecting Riverside County MediCal Members to Mental health and Substance use services.HOW IT WORKS - Applicants will answer questions about personal experience work experience andqualifications.- The most competitive applicants (based on specialized skills) will be referred for interviews.- Applicants will receive email notification once their application is no longer being considered due to Candidate Pool expiration.Some positions may require a law enforcement background investigation which requires completion of an extensive questionnaire meeting with a background investigator and submitting several references.Competitive candidates will possesscurrent or previous experience as a consumer family advocate or parent partner of mental health or substance recovery services. Applications may remain active up to 6 months.Schedule: Schedules vary depending on location and department needs.Peer Support Specialist Trainee Salary Range: $19.44-$26.64Certified Peer Support Specialist Salary Range: $23.30-$31.72Valid California Drivers License and CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION may be required at various locations. Under direction provide information support and assistance and advocacy for recipients and/or caregivers/family members of consumers of mental health services and to provide feedback and perspective to the mental health system relative to the impact and effectiveness of the services provided and to do other work as required.Incumbents in this class perform the full journey level scope of assignments in the Mental Health Peer Specialist series and report to either a program supervisor or a regional manager; team with mental health professionals in the provision of consumer treatment directly assist consumers and families/caregivers in the utilization of appropriate community resources provide education and information to consumers and the community; and provide a unique consumer perspective to the mental health team.Incumbents in this class provide a full range of information training support encouragement advocacy service effectiveness assessment and related services in order to assist the consumer and family/caregiver in coping with immediate situations. The consumer and family/caregiver perspective is provided in the development of programs and services and in formulation of treatment strategies. Incumbents of this class do not attempt to modify or change the consumers personality structure. Classes in this series differ from those in the Clinical Therapist series in that the latter due to advanced education and experience use independent judgment in making diagnoses developing treatment plans and providing a wide range and variety of mental health services including psychotherapy. This series differs from the Behavioral Health Specialist series in that the latter provides general counseling initial assessment and case contrast this series provides information and assistance based on the unique perspective of being a recipient of or having been closely associated with the direct receipt of mental health services.Meet the Team!Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals including psychiatrists clinicians peer specialists and paraprofessionals RUHS-BH serves over 45000 individuals annually.We are committed to delivering culturally competent evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs including Mental Health Services Substance Use Services and the Public Guardians Office address the diverse needs of our community.At RUHS Behavioral Health youll join a compassionate innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth collaboration and meaningful impact.If youre passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!For more information please visit will be reviewed in the order of when it was receivedEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESPeer Support Specialist TraineePrinciple Duties:Work with members to help bridge them to services.Work with Substance use and Mental health providers to advocate for member needsFollow up with member post hospitalization Follow up with members after missed appointmentsHelp member with an barriers to treatmentProvider transportation when neededSecure Releases of information from members and their medical providersHelp facilitate groupsAnswer calls in a high volume call center Work with the manage Care plan to assist in coordinating careAccurate and timely documentation in Electronic Health Records ability to help members with MediCal benefitsOther Duties: Provide meaningful self-disclosure of personal lived experience of behavior health-related and/or substance abuse-related recovery and resiliency to the people served in the system of care (required by State Certification). In a training capacity inform train support and empower consumers families and caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services. Communicate represent and promote the consumer families and caregivers perspective within the behavioral health system. Facilitate self-help groups for consumers youth family members and caregivers. Attend and participate in special events conferences workshops and trainings within the behavioral health system and in the community. Develop activities programs and resources which support consumers families and caregivers in achieving their goals. Support the appropriate recognition acceptance and understanding of social and cultural factors in the provision of behavioral health services. Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer family and caregiver empowerment. Help prepare and support clients families and caregivers at consumer progress consultation meetings and at a variety of formal and informal hearings. Help consumers and those who support them to articulate their needs. Focus on and is sensitive to consumer family and caregiver satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with behavioral health services. Assist and promote consumers and those who support them in support networks and activities. Document all activities as required following appropriate Medi-Cal billing practices.Certified Peer Support Specialist Provide meaningful self-disclosure of personal lived experience of behavioral health-related or substance abuse-related recovery and resiliency to the people served in the system of care (required by State Certification). Inform train support and empower consumers families and caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services. Communicate represent and promote the consumer families and caregivers perspective within the behavioral health system. Facilitate self-help groups for clients youth family members and caregivers. Attend and participate in special events conferences workshops and trainings within the behavioral health system and in the community. Develop activities programs and resources which support consumers families and caregivers in achieving their goals. Supports the appropriate recognition acceptance and understanding of social and cultural factors in the provision of behavioral health services. Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer family and caregiver empowerment. Help prepare and support clients families and caregivers at consumer progress consultation meetings and at a variety of formal and informal hearings. Help consumers and those who support them to articulate their needs. Focus on and is sensitive to consumer family and caregiver satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with behavioral health services. Assist and promote consumers and those who support them in support networks and activities. Document all activities as required following appropriate Medi-Cal billing practices.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPeer Support Specialist Trainee Recruiting Guidelines:Mental Health Peer Specialist Trainee : $19.43-$26.64Education:Possession of a high school diploma G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate is required.Experience:Depending on the assignment current or previous recovery experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumer.Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification must be obtained within two (2) years of the employee start date. Failure to obtain a Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification may lead to termination.License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.Knowledge of: The basic needs and difficulties faced by ethnically diverse consumers caregivers and families of behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumers; the public and/or private agency services available for families children and adults with serious behavioral health needs such as schools social services and other systems.Ability to: Learn the basic principles of the behavioral health system and effectively work within the system; represent and advocate for the consumer perspective within the community and behavioral health system; understand the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate the workings of the behavioral health system to service consumers parents family members and caregivers; establish and maintain working relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports.Certified Peer Support Specialist Recruiting Guidelines:Mental Health Peer Specialist : $23.30-$31.71Education: Possession of a high school diploma G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate is required.Experience: Depending on the assignment current or previous recovery experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumer.ANDCalifornia State Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.A valid Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification must be obtained prior to the employment start date. Employees holding a Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification must be re-certified every two (2) years. Failure to maintain a valid Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification may lead to termination.License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.Knowledge of: The needs and difficulties faced by ethnically diverse consumers families and caregivers of behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumers; the public and/or private agency services available for families children and adults with serious behavioral health needs such as schools social services and other systems; the self-help and consumer oriented treatment models; and methods to effectively communicate with consumers families and caregivers the community and the behavioral health treatment team.Ability to: Understand the principles of the behavioral health system and effectively work within the system; effectively represent and advocate for the consumer perspective within the community and behavioral health system; understand and articulate the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate the workings of the behavioral health system to service consumers parents family members and caregivers; establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONQuestions:For further information regarding this posting contact the recruiter:Edgar Manzo at: APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeterans PreferenceThe County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: AccommodationsThe County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of EducationIf using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).Work Authorization RequirementApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary PeriodAs an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General InformationCurrent County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics Employment Type : Trainee Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 48472 - 65970