Peer Support Coordinator

APALACHEE CENTER INC•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Apalachee Center, Inc. is hiring a full-time Peer Support Coordinator to provide leadership, guidance, and ongoing support to its Peer Support Specialist team. The coordinator serves as a consumer advocate, promotes recovery principles, shares coping strategies, and helps strengthen peer support services across the organization. The role collaborates with management, community organizations, and healthcare professionals to enhance recovery-focused programs and services. The position is located at Building J in Tallahassee, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Personal lived experience as a current or former recipient of mental health services.
Certification as a Recovery Peer Specialist recognized by the Florida Certification Board.
Valid driver's license and eligibility for Apalachee Center's designated driver status.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build positive, professional relationships with staff, clients, families, and community partners.
Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, peer support practices, and community resources.
Ability to provide compassionate, person-centered, and culturally sensitive support.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and coordinate multiple assignments effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate client documentation.
Ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations and support crisis intervention efforts.
Commitment to helping individuals achieve recovery goals and participate successfully in their communities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or in a related peer support role.
Experience supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and support to Peer Support Specialists through regular meetings, coaching, and shadowing.
Assist with training and professional development for new and existing peer staff, including staff pursuing certification.
Develop and implement peer support program guidelines, procedures, and training initiatives in collaboration with management.
Promote recovery-oriented practices and serve as a resource to staff on recovery strategies, coping skills, and wellness recovery action plans.
Advocate for individuals receiving behavioral health services and encourage independence, empowerment, and recovery.
Collaborate with community organizations, advocacy groups, and provider agencies to expand peer support services.
Participate in care coordination meetings and client staffing conferences as requested.
Foster a positive, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for staff and individuals receiving services.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies, safety standards, and training requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.