Crisis Peer Support Navigator

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Earned Time Off

Extended Sick Time

Paid Holidays + birthday

Bereavement Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join our Emergency Services Team in Nashua, NH. The role uses personal lived experience to support clients and works within an interdisciplinary team, including crisis and recovery planning.

You will conduct home visits, assist clients in accessing services, document activities, and participate in regular team meetings. A NH Driver’s license and reliable transportation are required to support outreach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, either personally or professionally
• NH Driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required as this position requires the regular outreach and transport of clients
• Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
• Must have active driver's license and automobile with liability insurance in the agency's minimum amounts

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help individuals with mental illness and SUD work toward goals
• Provide peer support in community and home visits
• Engage individuals in crisis using life experience
• Advocate, provide transportation, promote self-care and recovery
• Complete documentation and participate in team meetings
• Perform other duties or special projects

Job description

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join our Emergency Services Team in Nashua, NH. The role uses personal lived experience to support clients and works within an interdisciplinary team, including crisis and recovery planning.

You will conduct home visits, assist clients in accessing services, document activities, and participate in regular team meetings. A NH Driver’s license and reliable transportation are required to support outreach.