Peer Support Worker

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Peer Support Worker and become a vital part of empowering individuals on their recovery journey. In this role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional skills to provide compassionate, peer-led support to individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Your energetic approach will foster hope, resilience, and recovery, helping clients navigate their paths toward wellness and stability. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in diverse communities while promoting recovery-centered practices.

Duties

• Provide peer support by sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and motivation among clients.
• Assist individuals in developing coping strategies through motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques.
• Support clients during crisis situations with crisis management and crisis intervention skills, ensuring safety and stabilization.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to implement recovery plans that respect client preferences and cultural backgrounds.
• Facilitate group activities and mentoring sessions aimed at building life skills, self-esteem, and community connection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information while documenting interactions and progress accurately.
• Advocate for clients’ needs within the healthcare system, promoting access to resources and community services.

Skills

• Strong understanding of behavioral health, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and social work principles.
• Proven experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Skilled in crisis management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques to ensure client safety.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse communities, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for different backgrounds.
• Excellent client communication skills, including active listening, motivational interviewing, and peer support advocacy.
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and recovery-oriented practices to promote client empowerment.
• Experience sharing personal recovery stories to foster trust and inspire hope among clients.

This role is designed for passionate individuals committed to making a positive impact through peer support advocacy. If you are energetic, empathetic, and dedicated to fostering recovery in others—especially those facing complex challenges—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person