Peer Support Specialist provides compassionate, recovery-oriented support to individuals managing mental health and substance use challenges.
Key Duties
- Use lived experience to build trusting, supportive relationships.
- Encourage self-advocacy and help clients identify and pursue personal wellness goals.
- Assist clients in connecting to community resources, services, and supports.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen resilience and recovery outcomes.
- Maintain professional boundaries, uphold confidentiality, and complete accurate documentation.
Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and behavioral health challenges.
- Strong empathy, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a client-centered, inclusive team.
- Commitment to ethical peer support, confidentiality, and responsible documentation.