Now Hiring: Certified Peer Support Specialist – Missoula, MT

Do you want to make a difference by sharing your lived experience with others on their path to recovery?

We're seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our dedicated team in Missoula, MT.

In this meaningful role, you’ll use your personal recovery journey to provide hope, connection, and guidance to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Your insight will be a beacon of encouragement, helping others find their strength and voice in the recovery process.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support rooted in shared experience and mutual respect
• Build supportive, trust-based relationships that encourage self-determination and resilience
• Partner with clinical staff to foster a recovery-oriented environment
• Demonstrate healthy coping strategies and model ongoing wellness

What We’re Looking For:

• Certified Peer Support Specialist credential (required)
• Personal experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for empowering others and promoting person-centered recovery

Why Work With Us?

This isn’t just a position—it’s a calling. Join a team that values compassion, authenticity, and the transformative power of lived experience. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your story has the power to spark change and healing.

Ready to use your journey to uplift others? Apply today and help others find hope, healing, and a path forward.

$17.50 hourly

• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
• Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
• Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
• Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
• Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
• Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
• Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.

• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
• Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full automobile insurance coverage.
• HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state of Montana.
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

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