Certified Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals on their recovery journey. In this vital role, you will serve as a trusted advocate and mentor, utilizing your lived experience with mental health conditions and substance use disorders to inspire hope and facilitate positive change. Your energetic approach will foster a supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and motivated to pursue their wellness goals. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in diverse communities by promoting recovery, resilience, and self-advocacy.

Duties

• Provide peer support by sharing personal recovery experiences to motivate clients and promote hope.
• Assist individuals in developing coping strategies through motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques.
• Support clients during crisis situations with effective crisis management and intervention skills, ensuring safety and stability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans that address behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use challenges.
• Advocate for clients’ needs within culturally diverse communities while maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual backgrounds.
• Facilitate group activities, mentoring sessions, and recovery workshops that foster peer connection and community engagement.
• Document client interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

Requirements

• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist with relevant credentials recognized in behavioral health or mental health counseling fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
• Strong skills in crisis management, crisis intervention, and client communication to de-escalate situations effectively.
• Knowledge of behavioral health practices including harm reduction, motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, and social work principles.
• Ability to work compassionately with culturally diverse populations while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting recovery peer support initiatives and advocating for peer-led services.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes.

Join us in transforming lives through compassionate peer support! This role is ideal for energetic individuals committed to fostering hope, resilience, and recovery in the communities we serve.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person