Compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist

Horizon Peers; Churubusco (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Peers seeks a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. The role centers on using personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities.

Strong communication skills and empathy are essential, and the candidate will help connect people with community resources and recovery-focused activities.

Qualifications

• PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
• Provide mutual support and guidance using personal experience.
• Must demonstrate empathy and effective communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges.
• Share resources to aid recovery and connect clients with appropriate services.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented activities within the community.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Personal experience

Education

Peer Support Certificate

Job description

Horizon Peers seeks a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. The role centers on using personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities.

Strong communication skills and empathy are essential, and the candidate will help connect people with community resources and recovery-focused activities.