Evening Peer Support Specialist

Community; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services seeks a part-time Peer Specialist to support clients in a community setting. You will engage clients, model recovery, and connect people with resources in a safe, supportive environment.

Requirements include lived experience with severe mental illness and certification within 6 months of hire. Schedule: Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday, 12–8 with 20 hours/week and compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• Lived experience with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with clients, urging open, honest dialogue, and showing by example that recovery is possible.
• Being a role model for the group.
• Advocate for their peers.
• Promote healing through relationship building.
• Provide guidance on other mental health resources if needed.

Education

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services seeks a part-time Peer Specialist to support clients in a community setting. You will engage clients, model recovery, and connect people with resources in a safe, supportive environment.

Requirements include lived experience with severe mental illness and certification within 6 months of hire. Schedule: Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday, 12–8 with 20 hours/week and compensation based on experience.