Peer Support Specialist | Facility Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: P90 247 Delaware - San Mateo, CA, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00Hourly, Job Shift: Variable , Title: Facility Assistant / Peer Support Specialist

Program/Dept: P90 Recovery Residence
Reports to: Recovery Residence Lead and Program Director   
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Shift: Variable + One Wednesday evening group session 6:30pm.

About Us:  Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. ​
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Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. ​

Position Summary: The day shift Facility Assistant is an entry-level position requiring utilization and knowledge of lived experience to support adults with substance abuse disorders. The position of Facility Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Administrative Manager and Program Director. This position must be available to provide clients in Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Residence Housing, with positive and supportive engagement, safety, through a wellness and recovery model. The Facility Assistant is  responsible for ensuring that Recovery Residence facilities are kept clean and orderly, that clients perform their assigned duties and attend all required sessions and/or meetings, are responsible for data entry into an electronic health record and oversees the daily operation and provide supportive and education group and individual services based on lived experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a Facility Assistant with Peer Support Specialist certificate, your primary responsibility is to offer assistance, advocacy, and mentorship to individuals receiving Substance Use Treatment services.  You will draw upon your personal lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and recovery to establish rapport and build relationships with clients.  
Assists clients in the scheduling of outside appointments.
Provides transportation to and from outside appointments.
Responsible for counting and recording of all controlled substances to ensure secure storage.
Administers Urine Analysis tests.
Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Peer-led Support Groups: Organize and facilitate peer-led support groups or recovery-focused activities to create a sense of community and promote social connections among clients in treatment.  

The Facility Assistant will utilize Credible electronic health record to document medications, client placement, and client intake forms and drug screenings.
Provide accurate and timely documentation for peer led services meeting regulatory requirements.
Assist visitors in answering or directing questions and concerns to appropriate staff.
Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; through daily effort and presentation promote and atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.  

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (full descriptions available on request):

Job Knowledge & Reliability

Work Quality

Judgment & Initiative

Teamwork

Effective written and verbal communication

Professionalism

Cultural Competence

Safety/Security

 
Qualifications & Skills:  

Qualifications & Skills:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education – High School Diploma or GED required. (May be waived for special consideration based on GED completion within 6 months of hire). 
Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations  

   A drivers license is preferred but may be waived
A CAL MHSA Peer Support Specialist Certification is preferred.

Experience Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education – High School Diploma or GED required. 
Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations – CA DMV license required but may be waived.
CalAIM MHSA approved Certification as Peer Support Specialist is required.

Experience Required:

Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholism and addiction, ability to set priorities and carry through goals to completion, ability to work in a team environment, knowledge of clinical and social model concepts, and an ability to train others. 
Thorough understanding and experience in the delivery of services to an ethnically and economically diverse population.
Experience working in the substance abuse field is preferred. 
Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and meets commitments. 
Interpersonal skills – focuses on engagement, conflict resolution and de-escalation, and demonstrates professionalism. Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control. 
Computer Skills - Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web based time and attendance and staff training and development system helpful. 
Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.

Position Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs., and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

Essential Requirements:  

Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving.  If required, a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.  In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.