Peer Support Specialist

BHcare Inc.•North Branford, CT

26d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

BHcare is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for its Behavioral Health Home program at the North Branford Adult Clinic. This full-time position is 37.5 hours per week and is based in North Branford, Connecticut. Candidates must reside in Connecticut. The specialist provides peer outreach, engagement, education, navigation, and recovery support to people living with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. Using lived recovery experience, appropriate self-disclosure, advocacy, and mentoring, the specialist helps people stay engaged in treatment, connect with resources, and participate actively in their recovery and communities.

Requirements

Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with and knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinicians, medical professionals, law enforcement, and community providers.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while using lived experience and appropriate self-disclosure to support recovery.
Valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and ability to remain insurable under the organization’s automobile insurance plan.
Must reside in Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Recovery Support Specialist training and certification through Advocacy Unlimited.
Experience providing peer support, recovery coaching, resource navigation, or community-based behavioral health services.
Knowledge of local treatment providers, recovery supports, and community resources.

Responsibilities

Build supportive peer relationships and help individuals connect with and remain engaged in treatment and recovery services.
Use appropriate self-disclosure and personal recovery experience to provide coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and hope.
Help individuals identify and access emotional, vocational, and social supports based on their goals and preferences.
Connect individuals with community resources, including transportation, housing, employment, benefits, and recovery support programs such as AA and NA.
Support individuals transitioning from inpatient settings and coordinate connections to community-based services.
Facilitate recovery-focused groups and advocate for the needs and preferences of the individuals served.
Develop positive relationships with community providers and collaborate with clinical, medical, law enforcement, and other community partners.
Participate as a member of the Clinical and Behavioral Health Home teams.