PRC Baker Places is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment. Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential. Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect POSITION OVERVIEW: Certified Peer Navigators use their experience of recovery from mental health disorders to support others in the early or later stages of their recovery process. Combined with skills learned in a formal certification training, their experience and knowledge of community resources puts them in a unique position to offer support. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Engage adults receiving services at ZSFGH-Psychiatric Emergency Services and introduce availability of residential and day guest services at Hummingbird Place Psychiatric Respite Program. * Provide culturally competent and consumer driven social support to reduce emotional health stressors and stigma. * Participate in the discharge plan from PES and admission plan to Hummingbird Place. * Provide warm hand off escort from PES to Hummingbird Place. * Document any necessary information into Hummingbird Place chart. * Provide ongoing peer support to clients at Hummingbird Place and work as part of the treatment team in coordinating linkage to community resources if necessary, including healthcare and housing services. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to navigate several flights of stairs many times daily. * Must be able to do extensive charting and documentation. * Must be able to lift 20 pounds * Responsible to physically respond to client needs in the event of a crisis. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * High School or GED * Completion of a mental health, peer counselor certificate program. * At least 3-5 years of direct personal lived experience with the SF behavioral health system * Two years of peer counseling, particularly working with diverse populations and individuals in psychiatric crisis * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact professionally with a diverse, multi-cultural, and interdisciplinary staff of all levels. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long term and Short Term disability, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan, Generous Paid Time Off. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We encourage all candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel qualified. Baker Places, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. To safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients PRC Baker Places requires the following steps regarding Covid 19 vaccination.. All employees must take all necessary steps to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.