Cal Voices is looking to hire multiple positions. We are looking for passionate individuals to work in our organization. If you would like to work for a peer-run organization, we're your place!

Cal Voices is a proud recipient of the Platinum Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is a distinction awarded by Mental Health America (MHA) to companies that meet mentally healthy workplace standards. Cal Voices' status as a Platinum Bell Seal-certified organization demonstrates Cal Voices' outstanding commitment to employee mental health and well-being. To learn more, visit: mhanational.org/bestemployers.

PEER SUPPORT JOBS

ADVOCACY DIRECTOR | SACRAMENTO, CA | $85,000/YEAR The Advocacy Director implements and oversees Cal Voices’ coordinated advocacy activities, focusing on the needs and priorities of two key constituencies in California’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS): (1) Peer Support workers (Peers); and (2) Consumers of public behavioral health services (Clients). To accomplish this, the Advocacy Director directs Cal Voices’ California Association of Peer Professionals (CAPP), which advances the collective interests of Peers throughout the state. The Advocacy Director also builds and maintains the agency’s grassroots coalition of Clients, advocates, civil rights organizations, and other like-minded groups and individuals who share Cal Voices’ core values and policy positions, and activates members of this coalition to participate in public decisions and make their voices heard. The Advocacy Director works closely with Cal Voices’ Executive Leadership Team, including the Executive Director, Associate Director, Policy Director, and Education Director, providing critical feedback and guidance to the agency, educating managers, advocates, and stakeholders about the impacts of behavioral health laws and policies on the agency, its programs, its employees, and the people it serves. The Advocacy Director represents Peers and Clients in public meetings and hearings, develops creative messaging and educational campaigns, leads collective advocacy efforts, and manages contracts that fund these activities. Accordingly, the Advocacy Director must demonstrate advanced skills and subject matter expertise in behavioral health advocacy, Peer employment issues, outreach and engagement, community organizing, and coalition building. Advocacy Director must have personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge; share Cal Voices’ organizational values and positions on key issues; and possess credibility with behavioral health Peers, Clients, and diverse/marginalized communities. Qualified individuals who have received public behavioral health services in any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, and/or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants, refugees, former foster youth, previously unhoused, past involvement with the criminal legal system, etc.) are strongly desired. Spanish language fluency is also desired.

PEER CERTIFICATION TRAINER | SACRAMENTO, CA | $28.20/HOUR The Peer Certification Trainer (PCT) works in Cal Voices’ Workforce Integration Support and Education University (WISE U) program under the direct supervision of the WISE U Program Manager. The PCT helps deliver the agency’s 80-hour Initial Certification Training, 40-hour Peer Specialization Training(s), and various Continuing Education courses necessary to acquire and maintain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification in California. In addition, the PCT performs a wide variety of administrative and computer-oriented tasks for the WISE U program, including reviewing online training applications and enrollment data, disseminating program information and announcements, responding to phone and email inquiries, interfacing with participants through Cal Voices’ online Learning Management System (LMS), etc. The PCT also provides career coaching and mentoring to participants from a variety of cultural, racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, and conducts outreach and engagement activities to recruit training participants and promote Cal Voices’ subject matter expertise in peer education and employment matters. Knowledge of the structures and functions of California’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), self-help and recovery principles, core competencies and best practices for the delivery of peer services, and consumer employment issues are required. This position must be held by someone with personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge or personal lived experience as the primary caretaker of an adult, youth, or child with complex behavioral health needs.  Qualified individuals who have received behavioral health services from any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants/refugees, former foster youth, experience with homelessness or justice system involvement, etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish is also desired.

LEAD PEER SPECIALIST | SACRAMENTO, CA | $33.27/HOUR Cal Voices is seeking a full-time Lead Peer Specialist for its Community Support Team (CST). The CST responds to individuals of all ages in the community experiencing mental distress or at risk of suicide to help prevent emergency room visits, inpatient hospitalizations, law enforcement interventions, and incarcerations. This position is directly employed by Cal Voices, but is co-located within Sacramento County’s facilities and works in close collaboration with the County’s CST clinicians, staff, and law enforcement partners. Lead Peer Specialist supervise the activities of Peer Specialists; help with program planning, implementation, and development; and support the effective operation of all program functions while carrying a reduced client caseload. Peer Specialists use their personal lived experience of wellness, resilience, and recovery to provide short-term peer mentoring and emotional support, wellness/recovery planning, education, linkage, and referrals to clients and families. Peer Specialists must possess thorough knowledge of available resources in Sacramento County and be capable of supporting others using strengths-based, recovery-focused approaches. As senior members of the CST, Lead Peer Specialists model reliability, maturity, critical thinking, sound independent judgment, a strong work ethic, and collaborative communication skills for Peer Specialists. This is a fast-paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift, so organization, effective time management, personal flexibility, internal motivation, and a sense of humor are also essential. Employees in this position will be required to maintain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.  This position must be held by someone with personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge. Candidates with lived experience as the primary caretaker of an adult, child, or youth with complex behavioral health needs also qualify. Applicants must be familiar with California’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), key elements of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), behavioral health and social services in Sacramento County, and core principles of the recovery model, self-help, and peer support.  Qualified individuals who have received behavioral health services from any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants/refugees, former foster youth, past experience with homelessness or justice system involvement, etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish or another threshold language is also desired.

PEER SPECIALIST | SACRAMENTO, CA | $22.56/HOUR Cal Voices is seeking a full-time Peer Specialist for its Community Support Team (CST). The CST responds to individuals of all ages in the community experiencing mental distress or at risk of suicide to help prevent emergency room visits, inpatient hospitalizations, law enforcement interventions, and incarcerations. This position is directly employed by Cal Voices but is co-located within Sacramento County's facilities and works in close collaboration with the County's CST clinicians, staff, and law enforcement partners. Under the supervision of Cal Voices' Peer Program Manager and two Lead Peer Partner Specialists, Peer Specialists use their personal lived experience of wellness, resilience, and recovery to provide short-term peer mentoring and emotional support, wellness/recovery planning, education, linkage, and referrals to clients and families. Peer Specialist must possess thorough knowledge of available resources in Sacramento County and be capable of supporting others using strength-based, recovery-focused approaches. This is a fast-paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift, so organization, effective time management, personal flexibility, internal motivation, and a sense of humor are also essential.   Employees in this position will be required to maintain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.  This position must be held by someone with personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge or personal lived experience as the primary caretaker of an adult, youth, or child with complex behavioral health needs. Applicants must be familiar with California's Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS), key elements of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), behavioral health and social services in Sacramento County, and core principles of the recovery model, self-help, and peer support.  Qualified individuals who have received behavioral health services from any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants/refugees, former foster youth, past experience with homelessness or justice system involvement, etc.) are strongly desired. Fluency in Spanish or another threshold language is also desired.

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You must complete Cal Voices’ online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email, fax, mail, in-person, or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in each job announcement.  Do your homework. We want to hire the right person, not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Learn about Cal Voices, who we are, and what we do before you apply. Check out our websites (www.calvoices.org, www.calvoices.org/wiseu, www.accesscalifornia.org, and www.californiapeers.org) to read about our programs, values, and governing philosophies. Your application will reveal your level of interest in this position and desire to work at Cal Voices.  Be prepared. A link to the job descriptions is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for the position you are interested in and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you. Keep a copy of it with you when completing the online application, as several questions will ask you to respond to specific information in the job description. You must upload an electronic copy of your resume in the online application. A separate cover letter is not required or desired. The online application asks you to provide the names and contact information for two professional references, so make sure this information is up-to-date and ready to go.  Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete, as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline. When reviewing your application, we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail, as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness, thoroughness, accuracy, spelling, and grammar all matter. Slow down and make your responses count.  General Questions? Send us an email us or call (916) 366-4600. Questions specific to an open position? Contact the individual listed at the bottom of the full job announcement.

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