Certified Peer Support Specialist

Centerstone of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health

403b retirement plan with company

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and LT

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone of Florida is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to work with the Florida Assertive Community Treatment program. You will provide emotional support, help access resources, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in community settings.

Utilize lived experience to inspire recovery, empower clients, and engage families. Opportunities for professional development and involvement with community partners are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPRS certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and culturally sensitive skills.
• Experience with documentation and electronic health records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and informational peer support to FACT clients and families.
• Assist with accessing community resources and promoting recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and community partners.
• Attend trainings, meetings and document care in a timely manner.
• Support parent groups and leadership activities where applicable.
• Engage clients using lived experience to empower independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPRS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Certified Peer Support Specialist - Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)

The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides emotional and informational support to individuals receiving services through the Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program and their families. Drawing from lived experience, this role helps inspire hope, promote recovery, and support individuals in achieving their personal goals. The Peer Support Specialist assists clients in accessing community resources, developing positive social connections, and engaging in office-based and community-based recovery support services.

As a member of the multidisciplinary FACT team, this position delivers services primarily in a community-based setting. The Peer Support Specialist collaborates with community partners, local stakeholders, and treatment team members to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care and continuity of services. Through advocacy, education, mentoring, and peer support, this role empowers individuals to build independence, strengthen recovery, and improve overall quality of life.

A variety of clinical and professional development opportunities are available based on program needs and individual interests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Create and build connections with persons served to assist them in meeting their needs in order to become self-sufficient.
• Provide specialized case management and outreach services to individuals with perinatal mental health issues and substance use disorders.
• Assume responsibility for assessing persons served and family strengths, challenges, and needs.
• Collaborate and build connections with community partner.
• Assist and facilitate parent led support groups as well as parent leadership meeting.
• Help to engage parents through lived experience and support them in contributing to the CAN.
• Attend meetings promptly and actively participates in: trainings, staff meetings, clinical supervision.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Complete all other tasks assigned by Program Manager within given timeframes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Stay familiar with and make use of the community and resources, both formal and informal within the community and accessing them first before looking to formal resources.

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must have time-management and multitasking skills necessary to perform a variety of duties concurrently.

Speaking with and collecting information from clients and referral sources requires strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Individuals should have knowledge of using various systems including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and manage electronic health record systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: High school diploma or GED required. Bilingual preferred.
• Years of Experience: N/A
• Certification/Licensure: CPRS Certification is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing - 10%
• Sitting - 90%
• Squatting - Occasional
• Kneeling - Occasional
• Bending - Occasional
• Driving - Occasional
• Lifting (up to 15 lbs) - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$16.50--$23.10

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT AND CULTURE

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of emp