Certified Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides emotional and informational support to individuals and families served through the Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program. Drawing on lived experience, the specialist promotes hope and recovery, supports individuals in achieving personal goals, and helps them access community resources and build positive social connections. Services are delivered in office-based and community-based settings. As part of the multidisciplinary FACT team, the specialist collaborates with community partners, local stakeholders, and treatment team members to support comprehensive, person-centered care and continuity of services. The role uses advocacy, education, mentoring, and peer support to empower individuals to build independence, strengthen recovery, and improve quality of life. Clinical and professional development opportunities may be available based on program needs and individual interests.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPRS Certification is required.
- Strong written, verbal, in-person, and virtual communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Time-management and multitasking skills to perform varied duties concurrently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail when communicating with clients and referral sources and collecting information.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to identify and use formal and informal community resources.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Build connections with persons served to help them meet their needs and become self-sufficient.
- Provide specialized case management and outreach to individuals with perinatal mental health issues and substance use disorders.
- Assess the strengths, challenges, and needs of persons served and their families.
- Collaborate and build connections with community partners.
- Assist with and facilitate parent-led support groups and parent leadership meetings.
- Engage parents through lived experience and support their contributions to the CAN.
- Attend meetings promptly and actively participate in trainings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the Program Manager within established timeframes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
