Peer Support Specialist Substitute
About the role
Thresholds seeks a Peer Support Specialist to foster connection and mutual support in one of our New Freedom Centers. The role values personal lived experiences with mental health recovery and offers a range of daily, drop-in activities including art groups, basic living skills, volunteer opportunities, and holiday parties.
Responsibilities
- Welcome clients to the drop-in center and build community through various activities
- Teach basic living skills and practice coping skills
- Connect visitors to community resources and develop client empowerment skills through self-advocacy and stigma-busting
- Share your recovery story in a mutual, two-way helping process
Requirements
- Lived and living experience with personal mental health recovery
- Passion for mental health advocacy
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- At least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a car
- Willingness to provide transportation to clients
- Availability to work Monday through Sunday
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate required
- Active CRSS credential preferred
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Knowledge of mental health recovery
Benefits
- Free clinical supervision
- Fee reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal
- Scholarship opportunities
Pay
$22.30 - $25.10 per hour
Schedule
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
On-call periodically
Additional Information
Thresholds offers a robust employee assistance program (EAP), public service loan forgiveness, supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (CRSS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC), and more. Click here to learn more about what sets Thresholds apart.