Awake Overnight Peer Specialist – Restoration Center

Jobtailor; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to support person-centered planning and a Recovery Center environment. You will provide one-on-one and group peer support, connect clients with resources, and facilitate WRAP groups.

Responsibilities include documentation, advocacy, and assisting with daily living tasks in a collaborative team setting. Requirements include lived experience with mental health services, CPR/First Aid within two weeks of hire, high school diploma or equivalent, and a

Qualifications

• Has personal lived experience with mental health system and recovery
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or must obtain within specified period
• Certified Peer Specialist credential strongly preferred; must become certified within one year
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks may be required

Responsibilities

• Support person-centered planning and interventions in Restoration Center Support Plans
• Provide peer support in RC Triage and Respite programs
• Staff the Living Room and support access to showers, laundry, and other services
• Connect individuals with community resources and recovery networks
• Facilitate WRAP groups and recovery education sessions
• Provide transportation support to medical and behavioral health appointments
• Complete required documentation per training standards
• Receive supervision from the Manager of Peer Services

Skills

Peer Support

WRAP

Advocacy

Community Resources

Engagement Techniques

Confidentiality

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer Applications

Transportation Coordination

Documentation Standards

Job description

• Support person-centered planning and interventions in individuals’ Restoration Center Support Plans
• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and accessible Restoration Center environment
• Provide one-on-one and group peer support, education, advocacy, and recovery resources
• Staff the Living Room, including supporting access to showers, laundry, computer lab, decompression space, and staff
• Provide peer support in RC Triage and Respite programs as needed
• Support individuals during service and life transitions, including hospital, detoxification, respite discharge, and moving to community housing
• Share personal recovery experiences and build empowering, supportive relationships
• Connect individuals with community services, recovery networks, social supports, and resources
• Facilitate peer support and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups
• Provide training on recovery, self-management plans, coping techniques, and self-help strategies
• Promote engagement with Restoration Center services, healthcare, and employment services
• Support self-determination, decision‑making, advocacy skills, and development of support networks
• Provide problem‑solving, skill training, side‑by‑side support, and assistance with daily living skills
• Teach and consult with Restoration Center staff about recovery‑oriented practices and lived experience
• Provide temporary transportation to essential medical and behavioral health appointments while connecting individuals to community transportation resources
• Complete required documentation according to Certified Peer Specialist training standards
• Receive supervision from the Manager of Peer Services and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Personal, first‑hand experience being a recipient of the mental health system, including experiences such as psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, outpatient services/therapy, psychiatric medications, and/or community mental health groups
• Certified Peer Specialist credential strongly preferred; must become a Certified Peer Specialist within one year of hire
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
• Valid driver’s license required at employment
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid US driver’s license maintained for at least six months
• Adequate insurance and a safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
• Must pass a driver’s screening background check
• CPR within 2 weeks of hire
• First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, operate computers and office equipment, assist clients with daily living tasks, and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of peer support Codes of Ethics, person‑centered and recovery‑oriented practices, engagement techniques, advocacy, community resources, psychiatric advance directives, relapse prevention, and personal computer applications
• Ability to create supportive relationships, maintain confidentiality, work independently and as part of a team, balance priorities, and make independent decisions
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing peer support and recovery resources, facilitating Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups, and fostering supportive relationships. Proficient in person‑centered planning, advocacy, and connecting individuals with community services and resources.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Certified Peer Specialist
• Peer Support
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
• Community Resources
• Advocacy Skills

Hard Skills

• Peer Support
• Coping Techniques
• Self‑Management Plans
• Documentation Standards
• Daily Living Skills Assistance
• Engagement Techniques
• Relapse Prevention
• Psychiatric Advance Directives
• Computer Applications
• Transportation Coordination

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Independent Decision‑Making
• Team Collaboration
• Confidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• Person‑Centered Practices
• Recovery‑Oriented Practices
• Mental Health System
• Community Mental Health
• Support Networks