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RAS Outreach Ministry Inc (BE PARTICULAR PEER SUPPORT EDUCATION & NAVIGATION SERVICES, INC) values the unique expertise that Peer Support Specialists - Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer plays, a critical role in the wellbeing of the families they serve.  The Peer-to-Peer relationship focuses on the relationship between the parents, caregivers, and/or family member’s support on behalf of the person in care. 

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Peer Support Specialists - Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer use their experiences to deliver peer support services across a variety of roles and settings. Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists- Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives as consumers of these services or as parents or family members of consumers by serving as sources of hope and empowerment. They are integral members of a supportive team that values lived experience and mutual growth, contributing to a community that prioritizes wellness and recovery. 

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Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (CMPSS) with a specialization in Parent, Caregiver, and Family Member Peer Support.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the wellbeing of the families they serve. This position focuses on fostering meaningful peer-to-peer relationships, providing support to parents, caregivers, and family members on behalf of individuals in their care.

Working within the established Core Competencies for the profession, the CMPSS will deliver services grounded in lived experience, empathy, and mutual respect. The specialist is expected to maintain the highest level of professionalism by conducting themselves ethically and adhering to all applicable codes of ethics and standards of practice.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Support engagement in mental health and substance use treatments.

• Overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in children and the effects on their brain.

• Foster cooperation between families, the individual, and the service systems involved in their lives. 

• Knowledge of family systems theory and facilitating family support groups. 

• Understanding of individual and family culture, biases, stigma, and trauma. 

• Support parents, caregivers, and family members with navigating a variety of service delivery systems.

• Refer and link individuals to community support services and resources.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent degree 

• Self-identify as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer.

• Obtained the CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS).

• Obtained specialization certification:  Parent, Caregiver, and Family Member Peer

• Must maintain certification requirements in good standing with the certification board.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health and addiction recovery advocacy or related field.

• Scope of practice for certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. 

• The principles in the Code of Ethics for Certified Peer Support Specialists in California

• Be knowledgeable of the Core Competencies

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in documentation skills and adherence to confidentiality standards.

• Proficiency in English is preferred but not required for this position.

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Benefits:

Independent Contractor’s Position - Remote

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this position to lnelson@rasoutreach.org. In your cover letter, please address your understanding of the concepts listed in the job description and how you would apply them in this role.

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