Peer Support Specialist: Residential, Walk-In Center & Transportation Roles

Location : Manchester, NH and Derry, NH

Schedule : Part-time and per diem opportunities available

Part-Time : Approximately 20–38 hours per week

Per Diem : Approximately 8–48 hours per month

Compensation : $17–$18 per hour, paid biweekly

On the Road to Wellness is hiring Peer Support Specialists for multiple openings across our Step-Up Step-Down residential program and our Peer Support Agencies / walk-in centers.

About On the Road to Wellness

On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, peer-led mental health organization that has served adults in Manchester, NH and Derry, NH since 1988. Our work is rooted in the belief that healing, recovery, and wellness are supported through connection, choice, dignity, and meaningful community.

We provide free peer support services to adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing, have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges. Our services are offered at no cost, with no insurance or identification required. Participants can access support through one-on-one conversations, groups, wellness planning, transportation assistance, community activities, and connection to helpful resources.

Our Peer Support Agencies, located in Manchester and Derry, are welcoming walk-in centers where adults can find support, community, activities, support groups, and connection while working toward wellness and recovery.

Our Step-Up Step-Down Program is a voluntary, peer-run residential program located in Manchester. This program provides short-term, 24-hour peer support in a peaceful, home-like setting for adults who may benefit from additional support while building stability, wellness, and connection to community.

Current Openings

Step-Up Step-Down  / Residential Peer Support Specialist

Part-time and per diem openings are available in our 24-hour residential peer support program. This role supports adults in a voluntary residential setting through meaningful conversation, group support, wellness planning, daily structure, and connection.

Peer Support Agency / Peer Support Specialist

Part-time opening is available at our Derry, NH location. This role provides peer support through one-on-one conversations, groups, activities, wellness planning, participant engagement, and connection to community resources.

Peer Support Agency / Peer Support Specialist – Driver

This role includes transportation responsibilities, but it is very much a peer support role. Our drivers often build meaningful relationships with participants because they may see the same individuals on a regular basis. Drivers are often one of the first and last people participants connect with during the day, making this role both important and impactful.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

A strong commitment to personal recovery, self-care, and wellness

Excellent communication skills, reliability, and a strong work ethic

The ability to report reliably to assigned program locations

A willingness to be open, honest, and thoughtful about how lived experience can support others

A willingness to become trained as a Certified NH Peer Support Specialist within one year of hire

A willingness to complete a BEAS Registry screening

The ability to pass a NH Department of Safety background screening

A valid driver’s license and reasonably clean driving record for residential and transportation-related roles

Previous justice involvement is not disqualifying. Many of our staff are informed by diverse lived experiences, and we value the insight that lived experience can bring to peer support work.

Compensation and Benefits

$17–$18 per hour, paid biweekly

12 paid holidays for eligible regularly scheduled employees

Paid day off for employee’s birthday for eligible employees

Required training provided by the organization

No-cost educational advancement opportunities

NH Peer Support Specialist Training Course

Recovery Friendly Workplace

Per diem roles are not regularly scheduled and are offered based on program need and staff availability. Per diem positions do not include paid holidays, paid time off, or health benefits.

Why Join On the Road to Wellness?

This work is about more than filling a shift. It is about being part of a place where people feel seen, heard, respected, and supported. At On the Road to Wellness, staff and participants are part of a community built on hope, connection, and the belief that people can move forward with the right support around them.

Apply today and become part of something bigger.

To learn more about Step-Up Step-Down, please visit our Step-Up Step-Down page and view our testimonial video:  

To learn more about our daytime Peer Support Agencies, please visit our About Us page:

Applicants can expect to be contacted within 2–3 business days of applying. Our hiring team will conduct a preliminary phone screening, followed by an in-person interview. Upon selection, new hires are typically working within two weeks.

Please indicate in your cover letter which role you are primarily interested in. If you are open to more than one role, please let us know.

Thank you for considering a career with On the Road to Wellness.