Adult Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as an Adult Peer Support Specialist, a vital role committed to empowering individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this position, you will leverage your lived experience and professional skills to provide peer-led support, foster recovery, and promote resilience. Your energetic and compassionate approach will help create a safe, encouraging environment where adults can access the resources and encouragement they need to thrive. This paid role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your expertise in mental health and social services.

Duties

• Offer peer-led support and mentorship to adults experiencing mental health or behavioral health issues, fostering hope and empowerment.
• Assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations through crisis intervention and crisis management strategies, ensuring safety and stabilization.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to coordinate care, document interactions in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and track progress.
• Provide education on behavioral health topics, addiction counseling, and social skills development to support ongoing recovery efforts.
• Support clients in navigating community resources, housing options, employment opportunities, and other social services.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, interventions, and progress notes within EHR systems while adhering to confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery or behavioral health challenges is highly valued; certification as a Peer Support Specialist is preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and crisis management with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, addiction counseling techniques, and mental health counseling practices.
• Experience with mentoring individuals through recovery journeys and providing motivational interviewing.
• Familiarity with social work practices and community resource navigation is a plus.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and case tracking.
• Strong communication skills with an energetic approach that motivates and inspires others. Join us in creating a supportive environment where adults facing behavioral health challenges can find hope, strength, and pathways to recovery!

Pay: $22.22 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Peer Support: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person