Peer Support Specialist Job at Clarvida - California, San Diego, CA

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  • Clarvida - California
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Location: San Diego, CA (Community‑Based / ACT Team) Employment Type: Full‑time Salary: $23 Date Posted: June 16, 2026 About the Role Clarvida is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Catalyst ACT team in San Diego, CA. This full‑time position offers an opportunity to use your lived experience to mentor and support Transitional Age Youth (TAY, ages 16–25) with serious mental illness and housing instability. You’ll assist clients in recovery, strengthen peer relationships, and collaborate with clinical staff in a trauma‑informed, person‑centered care environment. Responsibilities Provide peer mentoring, support, motivation, and advocacy to clients Assist clients with daily living skills, appointments, and transportation Facilitate peer‑led groups, social events, and community integration activities Coordinate with external agencies, resources, and community partners to support client goals Document services and maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical, and program standards Carry a client caseload and work in the field Participate in team meetings, crisis response, training, and program planning Required Qualifications Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services or closely supporting someone who has High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred but not required) Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Minimum 1 year of peer support or related experience Compensation & Benefits Paid vacation, sick leave accrual, and up to 10 paid holidays Health, dental, and vision insurance options DailyPay, early access to earnings Professional development, training, and continuing education support 401(k) plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet insurance Mileage reimbursement & cellphone stipend Perks @ Clarvida – discounts on travel, entertainment, Verizon, wellness, etc. Work Location San Diego, CA – Field‑based role within the community, with office/clinic support as needed Employment Type Full‑time About Clarvida Clarvida delivers behavioral health and human services with a focus on equity, recovery, and cultural responsiveness. Operating across multiple states, we emphasize trauma‑informed care and partnerships with communities to enhance wellness and resilience. Learn more: Explore other opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Keywords: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Mentor, Bilingual Spanish Peer Support, Mental Health Peer Role, ACT Team Jobs, Youth Recovery Support, Behavioral Health Peer Role, San Diego Peer Specialist, Community Mental Health Position, Peer Services Bilingual Role #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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