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Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist and become a vital advocate for individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this empowering role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional training to provide peer-led support, foster recovery, and promote resilience. Your compassionate guidance will help individuals manage mental health conditions, co-occurring disorders, and addiction issues, inspiring hope and facilitating meaningful progress. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact while working within a supportive, dynamic environment committed to recovery-oriented care.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders, utilizing your lived experience to foster trust and hope
- Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management to de-escalate situations and ensure safety for clients and staff
- Assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans, incorporating harm reduction strategies and motivational interviewing techniques
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, document progress in electronic health record (EHR) systems, and track outcomes
- Educate clients on behavioral health topics, addiction counseling, social work principles, and available community resources
- Support clients in developing coping skills, managing symptoms, and navigating mental health services with compassion and understanding
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies regarding client privacy and safety
Experience
- Lived experience with mental health conditions or substance use disorders required; certification as a Peer Support Specialist preferred
- Prior experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders or behavioral health challenges highly desirable
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, crisis management protocols, and harm reduction principles essential
- Familiarity with behavioral health practices, motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, social work concepts, and EHR systems advantageous
- Strong mentoring skills with the ability to motivate others toward recovery goals
- Excellent communication skills with an energetic approach to engaging clients in their recovery journey
Join us in making a difference! This role is a paid opportunity designed for passionate individuals eager to empower others through lived experience combined with professional support. Your dedication can transform lives—apply today!
ONLY accepting VAYA as of Now
*Must have your OWN VAYA clients *
Pay: From $22.50 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
