Peer Wellness Mentor

Salary: 25.50-28.00

Job Title: Peer Wellness Mentor
Reports to: Program Manager
Job Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-time Part-time Independent Contractor Intern
# of Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (FT)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Outstanding Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement
• 401(k) Plan
• Reduced rates for Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account Available
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Community Involvement
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Mission
Sustainable Wellness Solutions (SWS) is a consumer run agency providing advocacy, peer support and education for individuals with mental health and substance abuse
challenges. The mission of SWS is to develop and implement consumer driven programs and services based on the self-help philosophy and provide culturally competent and integrated co-occurring mental health and substance abuse services that support participants in a strength-based process of wellness and recovery based on empowerment, self-responsibility, and integration into the community.
Some of the many goals SWS strives to provide is assistance in achieving the following for our members:
1. Hope
2. Empowerment
3. Peer Support
4. Self-Responsibility and Self-Respect

SWS is partnering with Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP), specifically to work within TPCPs Community Wellness Centers for the Community Outreach Recovery Empowerment (CORE) Programs. Community Wellness Centers offer meaningful activities, including peer-led activities, groups, and experiences that promote principlesof wellness, recovery, and resiliency. The CORE Wellness Mentor position is a key role in the Community Wellness Center focusing on providing an array of Peer services and engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The CORE Program Specialist delivers high quality peer support and recovery focused services that uphold the principles of dignity, autonomy, and community connection. Core responsibilities include:

Provide peer support through group facilitation and culturally relevant, educational, social, recreational, and vocational activities.
Promote the foundational principles of recovery including hope, empowerment, respect, social connection, self responsibility, and self determination.
Offer navigation support including information, referrals, and linkages to mental health services, community resources, and broader health systems.
Integrate wellness and recovery principles into all interactions and service delivery.
Engage participants in identifying and accessing community based supports that strengthen stability and wellness.
Provide coaching and mentoring that supports the development of recovery goals, personal wellness plans, and sustained progress toward self identified outcomes.
Utilize a strengths based, person centered approach in all engagement with participants, staff, and community partners.
Support participants with coordination, follow through, and implementation of participant driven recovery goals.
Serve as a mandated reporter and carry out all required reporting responsibilities including duty to warn.
Adhere to all HIPAA and PHI requirements consistent with agency policy and state and federal law.
Document interactions, services, and engagement with unhoused members, as needed.
Complete required data collection, performance outcome reporting, and documentation in SmartCare or other designated electronic health record systems.
Support participants in developing and applying recovery skills across daily life domains.
Maintain strong, professional working relationships with staff, partner agencies, and community stakeholders engaged in CORE programs and services.
Collaborate with program team members including CORE Services Specialists to meet the needs of members and uphold program standards.
Participate in required meetings held onsite, offsite, and virtually.
Conduct purposeful community outreach and strengthen program visibility and reputation within the community.
Contribute to an inclusive, supportive environment for members, volunteers, and program stakeholders.
Provide crisis intervention and emergency linkage when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment.

Lived experience that strengthens the ability to support members with dignity, respect, and cultural humility. Lived experience may include personal experience with mental health or substance use challenges, or as an immediate family member of someone with lived experience.
Minimum six months of experience or volunteer work in mental health, human services, community outreach, or other service oriented settings.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact in a culturally responsive and trauma informed manner.
Ability to maintain composure, sound decision making, and physical readiness in potentially stressful situations.
Proficiency in basic computer functions including email, word processing, data entry, saving and retrieving files, and electronic documentation.
Ability to learn and use virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, along with new software programs as required.
Completion of required trainings including safety, sexual harassment, documentation, and other ongoing professional development.
Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, professionalism, reliability, and strong workplace communication skills.
Ability to adapt to change, manage shifting priorities, and navigate unexpected events with steadiness and dependability.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, take direction, think critically, and problem solve effectively.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Desired qualifications include WRAP, Nonviolent Communication, Recovery Planning, and other mental health focused certifications.
Additional skills that expand access to marginalized communities such as bilingual fluency or sign language are welcomed.
Valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
DOJ background clearance required.
Completion of peer certification or enrollment toward certification within three months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Core principles of the recovery model and evidence based peer support practices.
Consumer driven philosophy including self help, wellness, shared decision making, trauma informed and person centered care, culturally and linguistically responsive approaches, and strengths based engagement.
Motivational Interviewing and peer counseling techniques.
Sacramento County mental health system, local community resources, and available support services.
Health, housing, employment, education, and benefits systems including SOAR or similar programs.
Community defined practices and alternative approaches that promote wellness and recovery.