Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Salary

$50,092.23 - $60,887.43 Annually

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-433340-02

Department

Health & Social Services Dept

Division

H&SS-Mental Health Div

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Contact

Melaniece Lovejoy 707-784-7830

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Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

The Solano County Behavioral Health Services division of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for the position of Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist.

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Click here to learn about the Behavioral Health Services Division

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists provide information, support and assistance and advocacy for recipients, and/or caregivers/family members of behavioral health services, through their own lived experience, within established procedures and guidelines.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Serve as a resource on recovery principles and lived experience as a member of clinic or service teams.
• Provide input regarding consumers' successes and barriers in engaging in self-management of conditions and self-directed care.
• Assist consumers with specific goals, such as follow-up after a transition in care and adherence to treatment or medical recovery plans.
• Promote knowledge of personal recovery, when appropriate, to help educate members of the treatment team and others in recovery principles; model skills and provide consultation to fellow team members.
• Role model the value of each individual's recovery experience, including individualized recovery, modeling hope, and demonstrating an incremental path of progress.
• Communicate, represent, and advocate for the consumer and family/caregiver perspective within the behavioral health system.
• Encourage consumers to socialize with family and friends and participate in community-based groups to create sustaining self-help networks in the community.
• Provide outreach and engagement support for hard-to-reach individuals, including individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Assist consumers in developing personal recovery plans using the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) model and/or other wellness tools.
• Help individuals articulate their goals during one-on-one sessions while assisting them in identifying and overcoming fears, learning coping strategies, and developing self-management and relapse prevention skills.
• Support the appropriate recognition, acceptance, and understanding of social and cultural factors affecting an individual's behavioral health and adherence to treatment.
• Provide and/or advocate for effective recovery-based services that will assist individual consumers with daily living.
• Assist consumers with rehabilitation services, such as learning how to use transportation options, maintaining their residence, and identifying daily activities that support positive community inclusion.
• Help consumers learn to advocate for themselves during medical appointments, including attending medical and behavioral health appointments as a support when requested by the consumer.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence and maintain a variety of documentation, including meeting notes, progress reports, incident reports, and other data.
• Enter consumer meeting notes into a variety of computer programs.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, agencies, and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment.
• Support the County's connection with community organizations, schools, the justice system, residential living and housing programs, vocational programs, and other community resources.
• Attend and participate in conferences, workshops, and trainings within the behavioral health system and in the community.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of personal experience in recovery from mental health or substance use challenges and three (3) months of advocacy, leadership, or engagement in peer recovery activities.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California Driver's License may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of a County-approved Peer Support Training and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), or other County-approved evidence-based recovery program curriculum prior to the end of the probationary period is required.

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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

SELECTION PROCESS:

11/20/2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the final filing date. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist) and the recruitment number (26-433340-02) in your email or fax.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS:

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary.

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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants qualifications for this position and assess an applicants ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

• I acknowledge

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I understand I must have at least Two (2) years of personal experience in recovery from mental health or substance use challenges and three (3) months of advocacy, leadership, or engagement in peer recovery activities.

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience as a peer advocate or family/parent partner in sharing your personal story and helping others navigate the Mental Health system.

04

Have you completed any Peer Support or Peer Specialist Certification Training?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question # 4, please describe the training received.

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Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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If you have a valid Drivers License, please provide the State and Drivers License number. If you do not have a valid Drivers License, please write "n/a."

Required Question

Employer Solano County

Address 675 Texas Street

Suite 1800

Fairfield, California, 94533

Phone (707) 784-6170

Website https://www.solanocounty.gov/