Peer Support Specialist

Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery support services to clients receiving behavioral health treatment at North Community Counseling Centers. The ideal candidate will use their lived experience to provide hope, encouragement, and support while helping clients achieve their recovery goals. This candidate will be compassionate, dependable, and able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The position is responsible for providing peer support services, assisting clients with developing coping skills and recovery strategies, connecting clients with community resources, supporting treatment goals, and documenting services in the Electronic Medical Record (CareLogic).

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, maintain professional boundaries, and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience working in behavioral health or community mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support services through the use of lived experience and recovery principles
• Assist clients with developing coping skills and recovery strategies
• Connect clients with community resources and support services
• Support clients in achieving individualized treatment and recovery goals
• Provide advocacy, encouragement, and role modeling
• Collaborate with clinical staff as part of the treatment team
• Complete timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (CareLogic)
• Maintain ethical, therapeutic relationships while ensuring client confidentiality

Full-time or Part-time

Wage: $18.26 - $20.00 hourly depending on experience

Benefits: With full-time employment-

Flexible schedule

Paid vacation and sick time

Guaranteed paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible (PSLF)

North Community Counseling Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Experience

Preferred

• Previous experience in behavioral health, community mental health, peer support, or human services preferred. Experience working with individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders is a plus. Lived experience with mental health recovery required.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Associates or better
• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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