Adults Team Peer Support Specialist

This position supports adult clients (26+) residing in St. Louis and St. Louis County, interacting with community-based adults working to recover from serious and persistent mental illness. Work is community-based in St. Louis City and St. Louis County.

Shift Information

Day Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (day shift only) — no nights, weekends, on-call, or overtime required.

Requirements

• A completed MO-issued Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Personal life experience with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness and receipt of appropriate services
• Strong computer skills, including use of EMR systems and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Share lived experience of resilience and recovery, modeling successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnosis
• Link clients with support groups and other community resources, including health & wellness activities, employment, and activities supporting recovery goals
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and modify individual client treatment plans
• Teach and model symptom management and problem-solving skills
• Start and sustain mutual support groups
• Promote dialogues on recovery and resilience

Focus Areas

• Rehab (CTT) Teams: Help individuals identify goals and barriers to improving quality of life; contribute interventions to treatment plans as a team member
• Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT): Focus on recovery from both mental illness and substance use; experience with addictions (personal or family) and familiarity with maintaining sobriety required
• Transitional Age Youth: Support young adults (16 to 25) in developing independence skills; must have had similar experiences and be close in age to engage effectively
• Homeless: Focus on acquiring and maintaining safe, affordable housing; must have experienced homelessness and been successfully housed for the last two years

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Certified Missouri Peer Specialist (CPS) certification
  • Valid Driver’s License
• Preferred:
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Supervisor experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance