Peer Support Coordinator

Description

The Peer Support Coordinator will provide culturally-competent prevention and support services for the diverse LGBTQ communities of Santa Clara County.

As part of the County of SantaClaraBehavioralHealthDepartment’sCulturalCommunitiesWellnessProgram(CCWP),thisroleis intended to help make the public behavioral health system more culturally-competent and consumer- and family-driven for the LGBTQ population in Santa Clara County.

This program will seek to reduce disparities in access to services for the LGBTQ Community due to stigma, discrimination, and lack of awareness about mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.

EssentialDuties&Responsibilities : includethefollowing.Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.

• Providesdirectclientservices;mentorspeersupportworkersandvolunteers
• Managesthedevelopmentofoutreachmaterials
• RepresentsLGBTQWellnessatoutreacheventsthroughoutSantaClaraCounty
• Managestheoutreachandworkshopcalendarandschedulingofpeersupportworkersand volunteers
• Ensuresdataiscollectedandrecordedandmonitorsaccuracyandcompleteness;assistswith program reporting. Provides appropriate documentation and paperwork as needed
• Offerstrainingsinmentalhealth,suicideawarenessandprevention,andSOGIE(SexualOrientation, Gender Identity, and Expression)
• Develops,promotes,andfacilitatespeersupportandsocialgroupsforLGBTQIA+adults
• DevelopseffectiveworkingrelationshipswithagenciesandorganizationstoadvocateforLGBTQIA+ consumers and family / caregiver empowerment including self-help and wellness / recovery movements
• Providesreferralstovariouscountyagencies,communitymentalhealthorganizations,accessing benefits, personal medical services, social and recreational opportunities, special events, conferences, workshops and training
• Attendsadditionaltrainingsandmeetingsasrequired

Qualifications,SkillsandAbilities :

Educationand / orExperience : Associatedegreeplus2years’experienceinhumanservices,ora

preferred a bachelor’sdegreeinsocialsciencesorrelatedfield,preferred.

• Strongdesireandcommitmenttoadvocateforthementalhealthandwellnessconcernsofdiverse LGBTQ populations and individuals
• Bilingualdesired(Spanish,Vietnamese,TagalogorMandarin).
• Excellentoral&writtencommunicationskills;stronginterpersonalskills

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Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs.A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.

Flexible Spending Account

Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.

Employee Wellness Program

We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym / fitness dues.

Life, Long-termDisability,andAD&D Insurance

Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.

Paid Time Off

We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.

The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.

Commuter Benefits

Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!

Employee Assistance Program

For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.

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