Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Sounds of Sarah Inc.; Northern, Schererville (KY, IN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sounds of Sarah Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic crisis support in collaboration with licensed clinicians.

You will draw on personal recovery experience to connect with clients, promote hope, and guide pathways to stabilization across homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings. Responsibilities include mobile response, service navigation, documentation, and coordination with partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (3-5) years in recovery or experience with personal relations with substance use or mental health.
• If not Certified as a CPSP, Sounds of Sarah will provide that after Hiring - Required Peer Recovery Certification (CPSP - Certified Peer Support Professional or CPRC Certified Peer Recover Coach) along with all other training per program requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Indiana driver's license that meets Sounds of Sarah standards and policy.
• Willingness to complete all required training per program guidelines.
• Commitment to the mission of Sounds of Sarah to reduce stigma, save lives, and strengthen community resilience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to in-person mobile response with the support of agency LSW (homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings)
• Use personal lived experience to connect with individuals meeting people where they are during a crisis, offering support, guidance, hope, encouragement, and understanding.
• Assist in stabilization, supporting both clients and families during highly stressful situations.
• Provide emotional support, share recovery resources, and encourage next steps toward possible treatment or community resources and services.
• Help clients navigate services and ensure warm handoffs to providers and support networks.
• Document services provided in accordance with program protocols.
• Response coverage as part of the mobile team working with local law enforcement if needed.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, dispatch, and community partners to ensure coordinated and person-centered care.
• Skilled in building trust and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain composed and supportive in unpredictable or high-stress situations.
• Basic data entry skills to track services and outcomes.
• Complete training and certification required by Sounds of Sarah

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Communication

Collaborative care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sounds of Sarah Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic crisis support in collaboration with licensed clinicians.

You will draw on personal recovery experience to connect with clients, promote hope, and guide pathways to stabilization across homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings. Responsibilities include mobile response, service navigation, documentation, and coordination with partners.