Mental Health Peer Specialist POS#2403

MENTAL HEALTH PEER SPECIALIST
Overview:
Are you passionate about helping others achieve goals that may seem out of reach? Are you seeking a challenging yet deeply rewarding career where your primary focus is on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated MENTAL HEALTH PEER SPECIALIST to join our team.
At Center for Life Resources, we put family first and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. This is your chance to be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team and begin building a fulfilling and impactful career.
Details:
Working Dept: Counseling
Full time—Flexible and Variable
Position #: 2403
Salary: DOEE&Q
Benefits:
Full time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
• Paid Time Off—beginning at 16 hours per month
• Paid Holidays—13 per calendar year
• 401(a)—12% of salary
• 457 Employee paid
• Health Insurance—company paid
• Life Insurance—company paid
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Aflac Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Daycare at reduced rate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may vary based on specific program and position, and may include but are not limited to the following:
• Serves under the general supervision of the Chief of Counseling Services or another designee as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Will provide peer support functions in accordance with current certification requirements and applicable laws and/or state statue
• Primary responsibilities are to help individuals achieve their own needs, wants, and goals. Peer Specialist will be guided by the principle of self-determination for all.
• Peer Specialist will maintain high standards of personal conduct. They will also conduct themselves in a manner that foster their own recovery and will openly share their recovery stories and will likewise be able to identify and describe the supports that promote their recovery.
• Work requires aggressive focus, attention to detail, timeliness, effective communication skills, and appropriate interaction with high level decision makers.
• The Peer Specialist must attest to have lived experience as a peer with a mental health diagnosis and current self-directed recovery.
• Work schedule will require flexible hours and changing deadlines.
• This position requires the use of a center vehicle.
Competencies
The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, interdisciplinary teams, and systems.
• Proficient in accurately and objectively recording data and documentation.
• Ability to follow established service implementation processes to meet the needs of individuals served and adhere to funding source requirements.
• Proficient in the use of computers using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Qualifications
• Must be able to meet the minimum requirements for certification of Mental Health Peer Specialist initial certification.
• Once having received the initial Mental Health Peer Specialist certification, the MHPS will have 6 months to complete 250 work experience hours that are supervised by certified Peer Specialist Supervisor.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
• Valid Driver’s License required
Ref: 09292025