About the role

  • Peer Support Specialist providing peer-based support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Assisting clients in recovery, independence, and self-advocacy through personal lived experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support clients in managing symptoms and pursuing recovery through shared experiences and role modeling.
  • Encourage client engagement in treatment and personal growth.
  • Promote self-advocacy and help clients build natural support systems.
  • Assist with daily living skills, vocational goals, housing access, and financial stability.
  • Facilitate social and recreational activities to enhance socialization and community integration.
  • Connect clients to additional resources and peer support networks.
  • Participate in team meetings and provide consultation to providers from a consumer perspective.
  • Maintain awareness of client rights, cultural sensitivity, and relevant social service regulations.
  • Use American Sign Language and other communication tools to support clients effectively.
  • Travel to various community settings to provide direct support.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
  • Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)
  • BLS
  • Recipient Right’s Completion of agency-specific onboarding and crisis intervention training.
  • Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care and recovery coaching.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience in the healthcare industry within in a patient safety, patient relations, and/or risk management role accepted in lieu of college degree.
  • Preferred Experience: Experience in customer service
  • Experience in crisis de-escalation
  • Experience working with adults with severe mental illness, substance use disorder or intellectual/developmental disabilities
  • Background in recovery-oriented or trauma-informed care environments
  • Experience in working with Electronic Health Record systems

Job title

Peer Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$21 - $28 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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