Peer Support Specialist - Rapid Response

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Inc • Manchester, NH

100d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Peer Support Specialist on the Rapid Response Team, you will be an important member of a team supporting individuals with substance use disorders. Using your own lived experiences with recovery, you will build meaningful relationships that empower patients to achieve their personal goals. In this role, you will support patients by offering empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance. You will play an essential in supporting our patients in building recovery capital—the internal strengths and external resources that sustain long-term recovery!

Requirements

• Must have organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Successful candidates will be organized self-starters who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Must be certified as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach.
• Must be eligible for CRSW and Intentional Peer Support certificates.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.
• Experience working as a peer specialist in a mental health center setting and/or substance misuse services is highly recommended.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Commitment to teamwork
• Self-Starter, Independent
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery-oriented support to individuals in the community living with Severe and Severe Persistent Mental Illnesses
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team including clinicians, psychiatrists, case managers, and more to support patients in achieving treatment goals and objectives
• Applying stages of change and motivational interviewing skills to meet individuals wherever they are in their recovery journey
• Using lived experience to engage individuals in identifying and working toward goals that build on recovery capital
• Providing support to individuals that fosters independence, autonomy, and self-advocacy
• Assisting individuals to access sustainable community resources that promote wellness and recovery
• Acting as an advocate to reduce stigma and promote resiliency
• Attending and actively participate in treatment team meetings and individual and group supervisions
• Communicating effectively with peers, managers, and support staff
• Maintaining and completing all documentation that is required in a timely manner
• Complying with regulatory confidentiality requirements as outlined in HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Providing support that is sensitive to diverse cultures, languages, and recovery models
• Possessing a teamwork ethic and behaving in a manner that aligns with high standards of ethical practice

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries
• Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED