Peer Support Specialist (Certified)
Oct 16, 2026
Posted by: 
Jooble
Job Description
Position: Certified Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual)
We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist who is fluent in English and at least one of the County of San Diego threshold languages, which include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, Filipino (Tagalog), Korean, Persian, Somali, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Due to the sensitive nature of serving vulnerable populations and our contractual obligations with the county, candidates must successfully fulfill all background clearance, credentialing, and regulatory compliance standards. Please visit the employer website for comprehensive job specifications and application procedures.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Drawing upon lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to offer mentorship, hope, and non-clinical emotional support to clients.
- Assisting individuals in identifying personal strengths, setting wellness goals, and developing individualized recovery plans.
- Facilitating peer-led support groups, recovery workshops, and life skills development sessions.
- Navigating and connecting clients to community resources, behavioral healthcare services, housing programs, and social safety nets.
- Advocating for clients' rights and personal choices within multidisciplinary care teams.
- Assisting individuals with developing self-advocacy and crisis de-escalation strategies.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential client documentation in accordance with county and organizational standards.
We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist who is fluent in English and at least one of the County of San Diego threshold languages, which include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, Filipino (Tagalog), Korean, Persian, Somali, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Due to the sensitive nature of serving vulnerable populations and our contractual obligations with the county, candidates must successfully fulfill all background clearance, credentialing, and regulatory compliance standards. Please visit the employer website for comprehensive job specifications and application procedures.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Drawing upon lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to offer mentorship, hope, and non-clinical emotional support to clients.
- Assisting individuals in identifying personal strengths, setting wellness goals, and developing individualized recovery plans.
- Facilitating peer-led support groups, recovery workshops, and life skills development sessions.
- Navigating and connecting clients to community resources, behavioral healthcare services, housing programs, and social safety nets.
- Advocating for clients' rights and personal choices within multidisciplinary care teams.
- Assisting individuals with developing self-advocacy and crisis de-escalation strategies.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential client documentation in accordance with county and organizational standards.
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