Empowering Community Peer Support Specialist

Sanctuary Recovery Centers Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community focused mental health organization is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic support and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges. The role involves establishing trusting relationships with clients, advocating for their needs, and connecting them to community resources. This position requires lived experience with mental health issues, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster empowerment among clients. The organization conducts background checks and drug screenings for all employees.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges is essential.
• Ability to engage with clients compassionately and without judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Establish trusting relationships as a mentor and advocate.
• Collaborate with and connect clients to community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Mentoring

Advocacy

Job description

A community focused mental health organization is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic support and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges. The role involves establishing trusting relationships with clients, advocating for their needs, and connecting them to community resources. This position requires lived experience with mental health issues, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster empowerment among clients. The organization conducts background checks and drug screenings for all employees.