Peer Support Specialist

Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery support services to clients receiving behavioral health treatment at North Community Counseling Centers. The ideal candidate will use their lived experience to provide hope, encouragement, and support while helping clients achieve their recovery goals. This candidate will be compassionate, dependable, and able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The position is responsible for providing peer support services, assisting clients with developing coping skills and recovery strategies, connecting clients with community resources, supporting treatment goals, and documenting services in the Electronic Medical Record (CareLogic). The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, maintain professional boundaries, and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience working in behavioral health or community mental health is preferred. Responsibilities Provide peer support services through the use of lived experience and recovery principles Assist clients with developing coping skills and recovery strategies Connect clients with community resources and support services Support clients in achieving individualized treatment and recovery goals Provide advocacy, encouragement, and role modeling Collaborate with clinical staff as part of the treatment team Complete timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (CareLogic) Maintain ethical, therapeutic relationships while ensuring client confidentiality Full-time or Part-time Wage: $18.26 - $20.00 hourly depending on experience Benefits: With full-time employment Flexible schedule Paid vacation and sick time Guaranteed paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan with company contribution Tuition reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible (PSLF) North Community Counseling Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Dedicated Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Self-Starter Inspired to perform without outside help Education Required High School or better. Preferred Associates or better. Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred Previous experience in behavioral health, community mental health, peer support, or human services preferred. Experience working with individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders is a plus. Lived experience with mental health recovery required. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr