Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist provides emotional and informational support to program participants and their families, helping clients access positive social connections and community-based or office-based recovery support services. The role works with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care and meets with individuals in an office or in their environments, which may include their homes, hospitals, schools, or workplaces. The specialist supports continuity of care and draws on lived experience to provide education, support, and hope. Clinical training opportunities are available based on program and interest.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness, and/or experience gained through a family member’s mental health or substance use.
- Experience navigating healthcare systems and other community support resources.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
- Obtain Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) certification within one year of employment start date.
- Competency with electronic medical records, computer systems, and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with team members and maintain professionalism in the community.
- Accountability and ability to self-direct daily job duties.
- Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and conduct outreach activities.
- Help clients identify personal recovery goals and set objectives for each goal.
- Provide individual and group peer support services.
- Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Facilitate wraparound and recovery supports, such as transportation, social connection, job training, and benefits enrollment, based on individual treatment plan goals.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and review treatment plans.
- Network with community stakeholders to advocate for clients.
- Educate the community about peer support services and the peer-based philosophy.
- Complete required agency training to maintain 100% compliance.
- Maintain departmental productivity expectations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
