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About Us

Waymakers is a well-established non-profit human services agency committed to helping individuals experiencing conflict and crisis make their way to a place of strength and stability. Celebrating more than 45 years of providing services in Orange County, Waymakers is comprised of 8 core programs assisting over 120,000 persons a year.

Waymakers Youthful Offender Wraparound provides comprehensive rehabilitation and support services to youth experiencing mental health, behavioral and emotional dilemmas to strengthen family, peer, school and community relations. Services are provided to specialized populations in Orange County involved with or at risk of involvement with the child welfare, juvenile justice, probation, and children’s mental health systems.

Learn more at www.WaymakersOC.org.

Peer Support Partner

Youthful Offender Wraparound, Santa Ana, F/T, Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

Responsibilities include:

• Work with youth involved with the Juvenile Probation and/or Juvenile Recovery Court to build ongoing permanent relationships for the purpose of promoting recovery, success, safety, and permanence in the home, school, workforce and community.
• Utilize own personal lived experience in having themselves or a family member involved with the Juvenile Justice System or recovery process and provide mentorship to encourage youth to actively participate in the planning of decisions and activities affecting their well-being that lead to positive change.

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma. Experience and/or education providing the qualifying knowledge, skills and abilities. College coursework in psychology, education, sociology or related human-services field preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor preferred. Lived experience in having a family member, preferably a parent of a youth, receiving mental health or restorative justice rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a multicultural and diverse population. Must be able to work with a diverse consumer base.
• Valid California driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.

Location: Santa Ana, CA

How To Apply: Send resume and cover letter through Indeed or apply directly on our website: www.WaymakersOC.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.75 - $25.99 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Ana, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish fluently (Required)

Work Location: One location