Peer Support Specialist - South County

Brevard Family Partnership • Rockledge, FL

307d • $17

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist works with the MRT Therapist and the MRT Case Manager to support individuals in the community struggling with mental health issues. This position will serve individuals in the Southern part of Brevard county. The Peer Support Specialist offers the perspective of having lived experience and helps advocate for the client, focusing on building a mutual relationship that fosters hope and optimism. This position maintains information regarding the environment of current services to ensure a flexible, responsive, culturally competent service delivery system.

Requirements

• Minimum 1‐year consumer experience in the foster care and/or behavioral health system.
• Experience navigating complex systems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Public/Group speaking skills.
• High School Diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• AA/AS - Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Former consumer experience in foster care and/or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‐on‐one support and encouragement through stories of hope, recovery, and healing.
• Assist with setting goals and identifying positive environments and social connections.
• Advocate for active engagement in team meetings and services.
• Provide mentoring and advocacy for client voice and the value of lived experience within agencies, communities, and systems.
• Attend Family Team Conferences, and any other collaboration meetings to help support the client's voice to be heard.
• Fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting, and training others.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $17.30/hr

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED