Peer Support Specialist I

Location: Multiple Locations

Position Type: Part-Time | Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20.00 – $21.22 per hour

Join Our Mission

At Kings View, every role contributes to something bigger — improving lives and strengthening communities. We are committed to providing behavioral health and social services to those with limited resources, guided by compassion, excellence, and respect.

Position Overview

Kings View is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer-based support services to individuals receiving behavioral health services. Utilizing lived experience, this role promotes recovery, resilience, engagement in services, and achievement of personal recovery goals while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services grounded in lived experience to promote hope and recovery
• Support individuals in identifying and achieving recovery goals
• Assist with navigating behavioral health and community-based systems
• Encourage participation in treatment and community integration
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as assigned
• Model coping strategies and wellness practices
• Maintain professional boundaries while building supportive relationships
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical team members
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required trainings

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or recovery systems required
• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C) if driving is required
• Understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Peer support training, behavioral health experience, or bilingual skills preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kings View is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.