Peer Support Specialist II (HLT)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Auburn, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Support
- Posted
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate is preferred and pay differential is offered. (AMIH can fund and facilitate the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate to active employees.)
- Lived experience recovering from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR lived experience as the primary caretaker for someone with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder
- Strong computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams/Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Google Docs, internet, and Calendar) and use electronic records systems with little t
- Strong desire to help others through the recovery process and provide advocacy and support.
- Compassion, patience and tolerance for working with vulnerable populations
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
- A positive attitude and ability to work well with different personalities
Full description
Organization and Mission:
Founded in 2003, AMI Housing is a California-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to house and support the most vulnerable residents of the Sierra Region by enhancing the lives of people with mental illness by providing housing, employment, and supportive services
Position Summary:
The Homeless Liaison Team provides recovery-oriented, person-centered support to individuals living with serious mental health challenges who may be experiencing homelessness, justice system involvement, frequent hospitalizations, or other significant barriers to stability. Through lived experience, mentorship, and advocacy, Peer Support Specialists build trusting relationships, help participants navigate essential services, and support individuals in achieving their self-defined recovery goals. The team works collaboratively with behavioral health providers and community partners to promote long-term wellness, independence, housing stability, and community integration.
The ideal peer is someone:
- With personal lived experience recovering from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR
- With lived experience as the primary family member or caretaker of someone with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder AND
- Is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about using their lived experience to help others
Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Maintain an active caseload of FSP participants requiring intensive, community-based support.
- Build trusting relationships with participants by modeling recovery principles such as self-determination, empowerment, mutual support, and resilience.
- Collaborate closely with clinical staff, case managers, psychiatrists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
- Provide outreach and engagement services in the community, including homes, shelters, encampments, hospitals, and other community settings as needed.
- Assist participants in accessing housing resources, benefits, healthcare services, and other community supports that promote stability and recovery.
- Support participants in developing individualized recovery and wellness plans aligned with their personal goals and strengths.
- Provide practical support such as transportation, accompaniment to appointments, court dates, housing meetings, and other essential services.
- Help participants identify early warning signs of relapse or crisis and develop strategies to maintain stability.
- Facilitate peer support groups, skill-building activities, and wellness-focused programming when appropriate.
- Document services in compliance with agency, county, and program requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.