What we are looking for: As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities. We are seeking candidates that have a passion for mentoring to help people achieve community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, and productivity. Our ideal candidate has a special ability to gain the trust and respect of the individuals we serve based on shared experiences. The Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary case management team by providing services for individuals experiencing serious mental illness. The Peer Support Specialist works closely with individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, acting as a mentor while providing support and assistance to individuals in the following areas: sharing lived experience, achieving community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, resiliency, and/or productivity. Compensation Range: The starting pay for this position is $18.60 to $23.40 hourly rate for uncertified candidates, and $19.88 to $25.13 hourly rate for certified candidates, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. What’s in it for you: As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more! Comprehensive medical insurance options Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays Paid parental leave Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more Interested in learning more about this role? Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!