Alcott, a leading nonprofit agency dedicated to providing vital mental health and supportive housing services to low-income adults across Los Angeles County, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our Full-Service Partnership (FSP) team.
If you are someone with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery and are passionate about helping others on their recovery journey, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team committed to empowerment, recovery, and person-centered care while supporting individuals living with serious mental illness.
Key Details
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist – FSP
Department: Full-Service Partnership (FSP)
Reports To: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Setting: Field-Based, On-Site (Los Angeles County)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour, DOE
What You’ll Do: The Impact You’ll Make
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will use your lived experience to build trust and foster meaningful connections with participants. You will support individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions in achieving recovery goals, navigating systems of care, and developing the skills needed to live independently in the community.
Peer Support & Recovery Engagement
• Utilize lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges to build rapport and promote engagement with participants.
• Support participants in identifying personal strengths, interests, and recovery goals.
• Assist with goal planning, wellness planning, and crisis recovery planning.
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and peer support that promotes hope, empowerment, and recovery.
Participant Support & Daily Living Assistance
• Assist participants with activities of daily living and navigating community resources and systems of care.
• Support participants in attending appointments and accessing services that promote stability and recovery.
• Educate participants about community resources and supports that strengthen independence.
• Help participants develop strategies to reduce self-stigma and build self-advocacy skills.
Outreach & Community-Based Services
• Provide services in community settings including participants’ homes, shelters, community agencies, and other locations as needed.
• Transport participants using agency vehicles to appointments, services, or recovery-supportive activities.
• Maintain engagement through consistent outreach and follow-up.
Team Collaboration & Documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination activities.
• Communicate participant progress, needs, and barriers to the treatment team.
• Document services in the electronic health record in accordance with LAC-DMH and Medi-Cal documentation standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and meet program productivity standards.
What You’ll Bring: Your Qualifications
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Peer Support Specialist certification required.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the behavioral health system of care.
• Experience in community mental health or Full-Service Partnership programs is preferred.
• Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Abilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support individuals experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use challenges.
• Ability to document services accurately and in accordance with LAC-DMH and Medi-Cal requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
• Valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and insurability under Alcott policy.
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance required.
• Ability to maintain eligibility to drive agency vehicles if driving is required for the position.
• Evidence of clear criminal record and eligibility to claim Medi-Cal as required by program guidelines.
Why Join Alcott?
Alcott is a compassionate, mission-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Angelenos. When you join our team, you become part of a community committed to stability, recovery, and social justice.
• Meaningful Work: Help clients achieve recovery, stability, and independence.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside skilled professionals who value empathy, integrity, and collaboration.
• Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy 100% employer-paid Medical and Dental coverage (employee only, with family and PPO options available at an additional cost), a 403(b)-retirement plan with a 6% employer match, paid vacation and sick time.
• Professional Growth: Receive supervision and ongoing training opportunities to support your career advancement.
Alcott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. We adhere to the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019.