Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Sante is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist. This position utilizes the applicant’s lived experience of mental health recovery to provide hope, encouragement, mentoring, advocacy, and practical support to adolescents and young adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer mentoring and support in clinic and community settings.
• Aid participants in developing individualized recovery plans.
• Help participants build natural support and meaningful social connections.
• Develop trusting, collaborative relationships with participants using a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach.
• Offer individualized peer coaching and support to assist participants in identifying and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Serve as a positive role model demonstrating that recovery from mental illness is possible.
• Aid participants in identifying personal strengths, interests, values, and recovery goals.
• Promote self-advocacy, empowerment, hope, and self-determination.
• Encourage engagement in treatment and community-based activities.
• Aid participants in developing coping skills, resilience, and wellness strategies to reduce relapses and promote recovery.
• Prepare and maintain written case records, reports, notes, and forms.
• Check work email according to agency protocol.
• Participate in and complete all required training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A minimum of 1 year of experience developing recovery plans.
• Lived experience and willingness to use that experience appropriately to support others.
• Current Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or willingness to obtain certification within 2 years of hire date.
• Ability to work individually as well as within a team.
• Patience and effective communication with diverse consumers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must demonstrate patience and effective communication with diverse consumers.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and foster positive relationships.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery principles.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults.

Benefits

• Salary: $46,000 to $48,000 annually.
• Full Time Benefits:
• Certification Assistance (if applicable) and no-cost supervision for Peer Recovery Certification.
• Robust Retirement Plan – 403(b) with company match to support your future.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Celebrate You – Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Culture of Purpose – A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life's challenges.
• Wellness Perks – Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App.
• Recognition & Rewards – Through our Awardco platform and referral program.
• Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
• Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance.
• Pet insurance for your furry family.
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.

Pay

$46,000 to $48,000 annually

Schedule

Full Time