Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

What We Do:

Santé Group Companies prides itself in being a leader in community-based behavioral and mental health services. Our track record of innovation and growth reflects our ability to deliver diverse and highly individualized services. We have a passion for providing empathetic and potentially life-saving care to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive, as well as live their lives in a manner that allows them to fully integrate in the community.

The Santé Group aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcomed, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Sante is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist. Utilizing their lived experience of mental health recovery, the Peer Support Specialist provides hope, encouragement, mentoring, advocacy, and practical support to adolescents and young adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience developing recovery plans.

What You Will Do:

• Provide one-on-one peer mentoring and support in clinic and community settings.
• Assist participants in developing individualized recovery plans.
• Assist participants in building natural support and meaningful social connections.
• Develop trusting, collaborative relationships with participants using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach.
• Provide individualized peer coaching and support to assist participants in identifying and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Build authentic, supportive relationships with participants through shared lived experience and recovery principles.
• Serve as a positive role model demonstrating that recovery from mental illness is possible.
• Assist participants in identifying personal strengths, interests, values, and recovery goals.
• Promote self-advocacy, empowerment, hope, and self-determination.
• Encourage engagement in treatment and community-based activities.
• Assist participants in developing coping skills, resilience, and wellness strategies to reduce relapses and promote recovery.
• Prepares and maintains written case records, reports, notes and forms.
• Check work e-mail according to agency protocol
• Participate in and complete all required training courses
• Other duties as assigned

What Is Needed:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A minimum of 1 year of experience developing recovery plans.
• Lived experience and willingness to use that experience appropriately to support others.
• Current Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or willingness to obtain certification within 2 years of hire date.
• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
• Must display patience and must be able to effectively communicate with diverse consumers.

What You’ll Get:

• Salary: $46,000 to $48,000 annually

Full Time Benefits

• Certification Assistance (if applicable) and no-cost supervision for Peer Recovery Certification.
• Robust Retirement Plan – 403(b) with company match to support your future.
• Health Coverage That Cares – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time to Recharge – Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Celebrate You – Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Training & Growth – Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Culture of Purpose – A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life's challenges.
• Wellness Perks – Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App.
• Recognition & Rewards – Through our Awardco platform and referral program.
• Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
• Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance.
• Pet insurance for your furry family.
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.

We believe that diversity of background and experience makes for better problem-solving and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Even more important than your resume is a positive attitude, a passion for making an impact, a personal desire to grow, and the ability to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive.

Disclaimers:

The Santé Group aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Santé Group participates in E-Verify.