Peer Support Advocate – MAT Program

POSITION TITLE:

Peer Support Advocate – MAT Program

DEPARTMENT:
Behavioral Health

REPORTS TO:

Director of Substance Use and Latinx Services

LOCATION:

Napa and Solano Counties; this position will sit at West Fairfield

PAY RANGE: $26.16 to $31.98/hr (depending on experience)

SCHEDULE:

Mon to Fri, 40 hours a week

DLSE/FLSA STATUS:
Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NO

ABOUT COMMUNICARE+OLE:
Established in 2023, Communi Care+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and Communi Care Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, Communi Care+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

The Peer Support Advocate (MAT) reports directly to the Director of Substance Use and Latinx Services and aims to prevent relapse, encourage engagement of people who use substances and struggle with addiction. They will empower clients through strengths‑based coaching, supporting linkages to community resources and educating beneficiaries and their families.

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

Communi Care+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

*** The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason.

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Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience/Lived

Experience:

The Peer Advocate (MAT) uses personal/lived experience (identifying as a person in recovery from substance use/addiction) to provide support to individuals struggling with addiction.

Special Skills/Training:
Cal MHSA Peer Support Training and/or Certification (preferred);
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; BLS Certification required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium;
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% Employer Match on Employee 4% contribution for 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part‑time and full‑time employees (prorated per Full‑Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage – Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options