PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
St Monica s Home•Lincoln, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented peer support to individuals at all stages of engagement with St. Monica’s, including those on the waitlist, in services, and transitioning into the community. This role uses lived experience to support engagement, connection to services, and development of recovery supports, while promoting participant-centered, trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Lived experience in a personal wellness and recovery journey for at least one year.
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) State Certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- First Aid/CPR certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required upon hire.
- Communication: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
- Professionalism & Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and appropriate boundaries.
- Confidentiality & Compliance: Adheres to HIPAA, 42 CFR, and organizational policies.
- Cultural Responsiveness: Practices respect, inclusion, and cultural humility.
- Reliability & Accountability: Maintains dependable attendance and completes work accurately and on time.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively to support organizational goals.
- Lived Experience Integration: Uses lived experience appropriately to support others.
- Recovery Support & Engagement: Encourages hope, self-direction, & recovery-oriented growth.
- Community Resource Navigation:Assists participants in accessing community supports & services.
- Cultural Responsiveness: Supports culturally relevant and participant-centered services.
- Group Facilitation: Engages participants through supportive peer and recovery-oriented activities.
- Relationship Building: Develops supportive, respectful, & recovery-focused relationships with participants.
- Communication & Collaboration: Coordinates effectively with internal & external supports & providers.
Nice To Haves
- WRAP and/or SMART Facilitator certification preferred.
- Experience working with individuals affected by substance use and mental health concerns preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support services to participants across the continuum of care, including waitlist, active services, and post-discharge support as assigned.
- Support participant engagement, relationship-building, and connection to treatment and recovery services.
- Assist participants in preparing for treatment, transitions between levels of care, and reintegration into the community.
- Support participants in developing recovery supports, including connection to community resources, support groups, and employment services.
- Facilitate peer support groups and recovery-oriented programming as assigned.
- Support alumni engagement and ongoing recovery connections following discharge.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal teams to support continuity of care and participant needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of peer support services and participant contacts.
- Support culturally responsive and inclusive services by connecting participants with appropriate community resources.
- Participate in community outreach, networking, and peer support activities as assigned.
- Meet Job Expectations for Peer Support Specialist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
