Community-Based Peer Support Specialist - Entry Level

Community Options For Residential; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Community Options Fargo in North Dakota is seeking a Peer Support (Entry Level) within the Behavioral Health department. The role involves sharing personal experience to support clients and promote recovery, with most work occurring in home and community settings.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and completion of peer specialist training or ability to obtain within 3 months. Salary ranges from $17.34 to $20.40 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Clear, concise, and accurate communication.
• Reading and writing in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ethical and professional decision-making.
• Organization and task management.

Responsibilities

• Share personal lived experience and build authentic peer-to-peer relationships with clients.
• Provide mentorship, advocacy, and motivation to support clients in achieving recovery goals.
• Demonstrate ability to develop recovery-oriented relationships while respecting each client’s unique path.
• Deliver community-based peer support to promote hope, self-determination, and skill-building for independence.
• Support clients in their home and community environments; collaborate with other team members as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Ethical decision-making

Organization

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options Fargo in North Dakota is seeking a Peer Support (Entry Level) within the Behavioral Health department. The role involves sharing personal experience to support clients and promote recovery, with most work occurring in home and community settings.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and completion of peer specialist training or ability to obtain within 3 months. Salary ranges from $17.34 to $20.40 per hour, DOE.