Peer Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals in the community who are experiencing mental health challenges, offering peer support and encouragement in a non-judgmental manner.
• Establish trusting and supportive relationships with clients, serving as a role model and mentor in their recovery journey.
• Provide one-on-one peer support sessions, facilitating discussions, and sharing personal experiences to offer hope, empathy, and validation.
• Aid clients in identifying their strengths, goals, and values, and support them in developing personalized recovery plans.
• Collaborate with other members of the Community Outreach Team to connect clients with appropriate resources, including mental health services, housing assistance, employment opportunities, and social support networks.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are addressed within the community and service systems.
• Lead or co-facilitate community events focused on mental health education, self-care, and peer support.

Skills/Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in the behavioral health field.
• 1 or more consecutive years in recovery from Alcohol or Drugs and/or GMH is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current AZ Driver's License valid and in good standing.
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Certified Peer Support (PSS) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and Sanctuary Recovery Centers Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour