Peer Support Specialist

Greater Nashua Mental Health • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join its Emergency Services Team. The specialist develops meaningful, trusting relationships with clients, acts as a mentor, and uses personal experience to help clients advocate for themselves and pursue recovery. The role provides clients with an example of what they can strive for in recovery and works as part of an interdisciplinary team. Services are provided in the community and clients’ homes, including regular home visits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to two years of relevant experience, personally or professionally.
• Ability to hold a New Hampshire driver’s license, with a reliable vehicle and insurance, as the role requires regular outreach and client transportation.
• Active driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the agency’s minimum amounts.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team using evidence-based treatment modalities to help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders work toward treatment goals.
• Provide peer support services in the community and in clients’ homes, including regular home visits.
• Use personal life experience to engage individuals in crisis, help them connect with services and supports, and develop individualized recovery plans.
• Advocate for clients, provide transportation, and promote self-care, illness self-management, wellness, and recovery.
• Complete documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous earned time off
• Paid extended sick time
• 10 paid holidays plus birthday
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and New Hampshire State Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

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