Youth Peer Support Specialist

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

In collaboration with leadership, management and Children's Center providers, this position acts as facilitative agent for key initiatives of patient care. This position will help facilitate patients building relationships with their providers and work with others to help organize team efforts directly related to patient care and education. The position is responsible for providing patients with education regarding the mental health environment and providing direct support to staff and providers as they interact with patients to ensure provision of the highest quality patient service. The main objective of this position is to help maximize enrollment (new patients and retention of current patients) through improved customer service, patient satisfaction, an patient and caregiver education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One or more years work experience, paid or volunteer, in community organizations and/or delivery of mental health or social services, especially in programs for youth. Direct experience with receiving services in the mental health system as a youth. The Youth Peer Mentor does not work at the same agency where services are or have been received. Recent experience navigating the public mental health system is especially useful.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Complete the Peer Certification and pass the test within 90 days of hire
• Valid California Drivers License, valid car insurance and depended transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference that the candidate be younger in age as required by Sacramento County Mental Health. The County recommends Youth Peer Mentor to be between the ages of 18 and 25 years of age. Enrollment in a field placement traineeship or internship at Dignity Health as part of a Bachelor's/Master's degree program in an appropriate behavioral science discipline.