Top 12 Peer advocate Jobs in Connecticut

Peer Support Specialist
CHANGE INCORPORATED —Connecticut
- $22 an hour
- Addiction Medicine
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
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Peer Case Worker
NEW REACH INC —New Haven, CT
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Specialist - Peer Outreach
RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC. —Bridgeport, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Recovery Support Specialist - PT 16 hrs. Saturday and Sunday 3PM -11PM New Haven Halfway House
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $20.92 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Sanitation
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Recovery Engagement Specialist
Mountainside Treatment Center —Canaan, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Salesforce
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Peer Recovery Coach
Apex Community Care —Waterbury, CT
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Navigator - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES INC —New Britain, CT
- From $18 an hour
- Online Application
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
- Communication skills
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
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Recovery Support Specialist - FT 40 hrs. Monday - Friday 4PM -12AM Marks Walk
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $20.92 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Sanitation
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Peer Navigator - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES INC —New Britain, CT
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Teaching
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
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Youth Peer Advocate - Thomaston
McCall Behavioral Health Network —Torrington, CT
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
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Youth Peer Advocate - Southbury
McCall Behavioral Health Network —Torrington, CT
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
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Peer Support Specialist

CHANGE INCORPORATED -
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Job Details

$22 an hour

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

Resource identification in social services
Community resource coordination in health services social work
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

Purpose: Change Incorporated is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Peer Support Specialists. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, various benefits, and incentives.

Job Summary:

As a Peer Support Specialist, you play a vital role in supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. Drawing from lived experience, you provide personalized support, encouragement, and advocacy to help clients achieve lasting wellness and stability.

In this position, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where clients can thrive and regain independence. You will assist individuals in developing coping skills, accessing community resources, and building confidence in their recovery.

This is a salaried hourly position with a pay rate of $22 per hour, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting others on their path to wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one support to individuals with mental health challenges, helping them set and achieve their recovery goals.
Advocate for individuals with mental health challenges to access community resources and services.
Demonstrate the potential for recovery and wellness by acting as a role model.
Ensure confidentiality and follow ethical standards in all peer support interactions.
Record all peer support activities and progress in client records.
Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide coaching and support related to continued use of recovery skills, involvement in community activities, personal hygiene, vocational/educational activities, self-advocacy, natural supports, and resource finding.
Assist clients in avoiding behaviors that may lead to a psychiatric crisis, risky behaviors, substance abuse, overspending, and unnecessary conflict.

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement
Sick time accrual
Insurance benefits for full-time equivalent staff
Continuous training and development opportunities

Company Culture:

Change Incorporated values integrity, compassion, collaboration, and empowerment in all aspects of our work. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where our team members can grow professionally and make a positive impact on our clients' lives.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have personal experience with mental health challenges and recovery.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is Required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of community resources and services for individuals with mental health challenges is necessary.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

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peer advocate jobs in connecticut

Peer Support Specialist

Peer Case Worker

Specialist - Peer Outreach

Recovery Support Specialist - PT 16 hrs. Saturday and Sunday 3PM -11PM New Haven Halfway House

Recovery Engagement Specialist

Peer Recovery Coach

Peer Navigator - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Recovery Support Specialist - FT 40 hrs. Monday - Friday 4PM -12AM Marks Walk

Peer Navigator - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Youth Peer Advocate - Thomaston

Youth Peer Advocate - Southbury

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