Certified Peer Support Specialist

Horizon Peers; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Peers is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges in our community. You will use personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities, helping clients build resilience.

This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to positive community impact.

Qualifications

• Provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges.
• Use personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities.
• Strong communication skills and empathy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mutual support and guidance to individuals.
• Share resources to aid recovery.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Peer Support Certificate

Job description

Seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. The ideal candidate will use personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities. Strong communication skills and empathy are essential. Join us to make a positive impact in our community.
PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.