Position Closed - Peer Support Driver, San Luis Obispo

Program: Full Service Partnership

Job Summary

The Peer Support Driver for the Full Service Partnership Adult Program is responsible for providing transportation and assistance to adult clients with serious mental illness at risk of acute or long term institutional care. The overall goal of the program is to help adults with serious and persistent mental illness succeed in the community with sufficient structure and support. In addition, the Peer Support Driver provides social support, skills training, and assistance with independent living. The Peer Support Driver will uphold and promote the program philosophy in all duties performed. INDIVIDUALS WITH EXPERIENCE RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Compensation

Relief hours, $8.80 to $11.48 per hour (depending on experience)

Minimum Requirements

Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, dependable and collaborative work style. Possess good judgment, decision making and problem solving skills. Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. At the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage.