Peer Specialist ND - 00291 - (CYP007) Sat-Sun 8am-4pm, Mon-Wed 12pm-8pm

WellLife Network is one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit human services organizations, serving more than 25,000 individuals each year. Our work spans behavioral health, developmental disabilities, addiction recovery, housing, employment, and family support. We believe every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive—and we reflect that in everything we do.

About the role

The Peer Specialist will provide direct mental health services to recipients participating in rehabilitation and recovery services within WellLife Network. The role involves assisting recipients in regaining personal control over their lives and recovery processes by facilitating the development of self‑help skills, support systems, coping strategies, and increased hope and self‑esteem. Peer Specialists model competence and the possibility of recovery. This position may involve supervised or unsupervised contact and conversational interaction with consumers while working in residences, day treatments, and habilitation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills to individuals and groups, including coping skills for various psychiatric disabilities.
• Advocate for recipients and negotiate with service providers.
• Travel to and from different sites and assist recipients with travel training.
• Verbally engage and empathize with consumers based on common experiences.
• Assist consumers in identifying community supports and facilitating linkages.
• Assist consumers in planning and coordinating recreational/social activities, including escorting clients and participating in moderate physical activities as needed.
• Participate in activities of other staff members during absences or staff shortages.
• Represent the agency at meetings and trainings.
• Work a flexible schedule; locations and schedule may change.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Report and document all incidents within 24 hours using the chain of command.
• Communicate information with staff and supervisors verbally and in writing for instruction, feedback, and work practice adjustments.
• Document all consumer interactions in accordance with program standards.
• Participate in the development of treatment goals.
• Conduct field‑based visits; the ACT Program provides 85% of services in the community.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the program coordinator or team leader.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to, and effectively work with recipients of mental health services.
• Life experience with mental health or substance abuse history.
• At least two years of active participation in mental health self‑help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, recipient‑run organizations, or similar experiences.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• Driver’s license a plus.