Peer Support Specialist - ACT

About the role

This role is ideal for someone in mental health recovery who wants to support others using their lived experience. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will help adults with serious mental illness regain independence and stability.

Responsibilities

• Use your own recovery experience to support, mentor, and empower adults with serious mental illness as they work toward their goals.
• Provide person-centered, strengths-based community support in real-world settings—homes, neighborhoods, and beyond.
• Support clients in building skills for independent living, accessing resources, managing symptoms, and regaining hope.
• Assist in crisis support, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions with compassion and empathy.
• Champion client choice, self-advocacy, and recovery at every step—while maintaining accurate documentation and achieving productivity goals.

Requirements

• Lived experience with mental health recovery and willingness to share that experience to support others.
• A High School Diploma or GED required; must obtain the CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) credential within 12 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of experience in the behavioral health or social service field.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for advocacy, recovery, and peer mentorship.

Benefits

• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive team environment that values your lived experience

Pay

$40,000 per year + additional quarterly productivity bonuses

Schedule

Full-time