Bilingual Peer Specialist (Hakha Chin/English)

Brightli•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to encourage hope, personal growth, independence, resilience, and long-term wellness. The role supports individuals in developing recovery skills, identifying strengths, accessing community resources, and building supportive relationships. The specialist works collaboratively with individuals, families, referral sources, and treatment teams to support individualized recovery goals and connections to community-based services. Fluency in English and Hakha Chin is required to serve individuals and families who primarily communicate in Hakha Chin. The position includes mentoring, advocacy, coaching, emotional and educational support, care coordination, appointment assistance, transportation, crisis intervention, and group education. The specialist must appropriately share lived experience, maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, follow ethical and organizational standards, and participate in required training and continuing education. The posting lists Greenwood, Indiana, and a day shift.

Requirements

Fluency in both English and Hakha Chin.
Willingness to self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance use services, or as an individual in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders.
At least one year of direct, personal experience as a primary consumer of mental health services.
At least one year of personal recovery.
At least 21 years of age.
Complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required training within six months of employment; complete applicable state-required peer support certifications and training.
Ability to appropriately share personal recovery experiences while maintaining professional boundaries.
Ability to demonstrate and communicate recovery skills and help individuals identify strategies that support their recovery.
Ability to serve as a source of hope and encouragement and demonstrate commitment to sustained recovery.
Basic understanding of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Knowledge of challenges faced by individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Familiarity with community resources and ability to connect individuals with appropriate services and recovery support networks.
General understanding of treatment approaches, applicable legal requirements, and court procedures related to mental health and substance use disorder services.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.
General computer proficiency.
Successful completion of required criminal history, driving record, abuse and neglect registry, and fingerprint checks.
Completion of New Hire Orientation and required onboarding training, including Relias training, at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Maintain a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance; be able and willing to transport individuals as required.
Complete required training within the first year of employment in the listed areas, including disability-related illnesses, family and caregiver support, individual rights and self-help skills, treatment plans, assessment, community support, suicide awareness, quality assurance, infection control, CPRC philosophy, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and involuntary holds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of training techniques and practices used in behavioral health treatment settings.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment and recovery plans reflecting their needs, strengths, preferences, and goals.
Use personal recovery experience and peer support principles to encourage hope, resilience, self-sufficiency, and progress.
Help individuals identify strengths, develop coping strategies, access recovery tools, and build skills for active participation in recovery.
Provide mentoring, advocacy, guidance, encouragement, and practical support to help individuals achieve recovery goals.
Communicate with referral sources, guardians, and treatment team members about progress, transition planning, and service-related matters.
Attend treatment team meetings and collaborate with other providers to promote continuity of care.
Identify and coordinate referrals to community resources, including mutual aid groups, recovery programs, mental health services, substance use treatment, and other supportive services.
Help individuals access medical services, coordinate appointments, and document services in accordance with applicable state regulations and CARF standards.
Schedule appointments and transport individuals to and from Recovery Support Services and community activities; accompany them to appointments when permitted.
Assist with crisis intervention and facilitate scheduled group education sessions promoting recovery, wellness, and self-sufficiency.
Support healthy, productive, and substance-free lifestyles during and after facility-based services.
Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to build confidence, recovery skills, and meaningful connections.
Protect confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and comply with ethical standards, organizational policies, and procedures.
Participate in required training and continuing education, including training hours required every two years.
Demonstrate commitment to organizational goals and objectives and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

29 days of paid time off, with the posting separately noting that full-time employees receive a paid time-off package.
Eligibility for HRSA loan repayment, subject to eligibility requirements.
Employee benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with up to a 5% match for part-time and full-time employees.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Emergency Medical Leave Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent child care.
Health and Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Discount Program.
Mileage reimbursement.
Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
Welcoming, warm, and supportive work culture.