About The Position
The Behavioral Health Peer Specialist provides oversight and coordinates group activities and events for Behavioral Health Services. The role provides individual peer mentoring and/or recovery coaching, contributes to new-member and renewal-member campaigns, and participates in outreach and aftercare recovery activities. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Time-management skills, knowledge of community resources, and strong written communication skills are also required. Applicants must have lived experience of recovery from mental health or substance use disorders. WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training must be completed within six months of hire, and the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) designation must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of documented related experience in mental health, substance use, or peer support settings. Experience may come from paid employment, volunteer service, peer support training programs, or a combination of these.
- Lived experience of recovery from mental health or substance use disorders.
- Critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Time-management skills, knowledge of community resources, and strong written communication skills.
- Complete WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training within six months of hire.
- Obtain the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) designation within 18 months of hire.
- Required credentials listed include BLS from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (or the stated employee grace-period credential), Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) from the Florida Certification Board, and a driver license. Automobile insurance is required if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent experience through lived experience with demonstrated peer support engagement may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and coordinate group activities and events for Behavioral Health Services.
- Provide individual peer mentoring and/or recovery coaching.
- Contribute to new-member and renewal-member campaigns.
- Participate in outreach and aftercare recovery activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
