Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary

St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to serve veteran families in the St. Louis area. This role supports individuals recovering from substance use challenges, mental illness, and housing instability through peer-based support and collaboration with case management teams.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ideas and processes of the case management team.
• Use a peer-to-peer approach to build rapport with clients.
• Provide emotional and informational support to clients as they work towards their goals.
• Receive referrals from case managers for clients who need mentoring or advocacy regarding substance use recovery, mental health, or other identified needs.
• Help clients become independent.
• Support clients in their recovery from mental illness, addiction, and/or homelessness.
• Assist clients in connecting with VA or community resources when necessary.
• Research additional benefits that are available to clients to enhance client services.
• Work closely with case managers and assist them with mutual clients as needed.
• Assess clients to determine program eligibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Peer Support Certification or obtain Peer Support Certified within 6 months of hire date.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Life experience overcoming substance use, mental health, and/or homelessness preferred.
• Veteran status preferred.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Driver license (MO residents require Class E).
• Valid and current auto insurance.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Ability to be a positive role model for clients.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to provide support and education to clients.
• Open to learning new service ideas and methods.
• Willingness to take on new tasks.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain healthy work and personal boundaries.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week.

Resources for Which Accountable

• None