Peer Support Specialist - Rapid Response

Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,030 - 25,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Personal Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A community health organization in Manchester is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for their Rapid Response Team. In this role, you will leverage your personal recovery experiences to empower individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, providing empathetic support, and assisting clients in navigating recovery resources. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Successful candidates will be organized self‑starters who enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team to support patients.
• Apply motivational interviewing skills in recovery.
• Provide support that fosters independence and self-advocacy.
• Assist individuals in accessing community resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer experience

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Peer Support Specialist - Rapid Response role at Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week). First or Second shift available.

Salary: $18.26 - $24.41 per hour

Job Description

As a Peer Support Specialist on the Rapid Response Team, you will be an important member of a team addressing substance use disorders. Using your own lived experiences with recovery, you will build meaningful relationships that empower patients to achieve their personal goals. You will support patients by offering empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance, and will play an essential role in building recovery capital—the internal strengths and external resources that sustain long-term recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team including clinicians, psychiatrists, case managers, and more to support patients in achieving treatment goals and objectives.
• Apply stages of change and motivational interviewing skills to meet individuals wherever they are in their recovery journey.
• Use lived experience to engage individuals in identifying and working toward goals that build on recovery capital.
• Provide support to individuals that fosters independence, autonomy, and self‑advocacy.
• Assist individuals to access sustainable community resources that promote wellness and recovery.
• Act as an advocate to reduce stigma and promote resiliency.
• Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings and individual and group supervisions.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and support staff.
• Maintain and complete all documentation required in a timely manner.
• Comply with regulatory confidentiality requirements as outlined in HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Provide support that is sensitive to diverse cultures, languages, and recovery models.
• Possess a teamwork ethic and behave in a manner that aligns with high standards of ethical practice.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Successful candidates will be organized self‑starters who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach. Must be eligible for CRSW and Intentional Peer Support certificates.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.

Experience

Experience working as a peer specialist in a mental health center setting and/or substance misuse services is highly recommended.

Education

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Skills And Competencies

• Commitment to teamwork.
• Self‑starter, independent.
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co‑workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
  
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short‑ and Long‑term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries
• Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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