County of Del Norte
DEL NORTE COUNTY IS KNOWN FOR ITS STUNNING natural beauty and tranquil, small-town charm. It is home to a significant portion of the Redwood National and State Park and the Smith River National Recreation Area where visitors and residents alike can marvel at some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. The rugged coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the inland recreational areas offer breathtaking views, pristine beaches, and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and surfing. The Smith River, the only undammed river in the state, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, and is a popular area for rafting, kayaking, fishing, and swimming.
The only incorporated community in the County, Crescent City, offers a friendly atmosphere where neighbors know one another and community events are a regular occurrence. The smaller unincorporated communities of Gasquet, Hiouchi, Smith River, Fort Dick, and Klamath are portals to world-renowned outdoor adventure experiences—including yoga in the redwood forest, coastal horseback rides, vibrant tidepools, the beloved Craigs Creek Bridge rope swing, and a gondola ride above the redwood trees at a popular historic attraction.
See what makes Del Norte County special.
THE JOB:
Under general supervision and in cooperation with professionals and paraprofessionals, learn to perform a variety of paraprofessional services in the community or clinic setting; act as a resource and support system for participants; provide liaison functions between participants and service providers; support self-empowerment of participants to act on their own behalf regarding their needs; provide services to participants and their family members/caregivers, both individually and in group settings, and perform related work as required.
May work as a member of the Mobile Crisis Team/Unit and be required to assist client experiencing a mental health or a substance use disorder crisis.
The Certified Peer Support Specialist is a paraprofessional class and is distinguished from the Part-Time Peer Support Specialist and Client Services Specialist personnel in that it requires completion of state approved Certification with ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
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