Certified Peer Specialist — Inspire Recovery & Support

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer’s

Employee assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

YMCA discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CBHC) to join its Adult Clinical Teams in Norwood. The CPS will provide strength-based peer coaching and advocacy, guiding individuals through their treatment plans with lived experience as a positive model.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, fostering effective communication with families and natural supports, and supporting aspirational life goals such as education, employment, and healthy

Qualifications

• Lived experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support person served to communicate effectively with family, friends, allies/natural supports, providers, and others.
• Collaborate with treatment team to align with person served's goals and recovery plan.
• Promote self-care by modeling healthy habits and sharing resources.
• Participate in behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Communication

Job description

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CBHC) to join its Adult Clinical Teams in Norwood. The CPS will provide strength-based peer coaching and advocacy, guiding individuals through their treatment plans with lived experience as a positive model.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, fostering effective communication with families and natural supports, and supporting aspirational life goals such as education, employment, and healthy