Impactful Peer Support Advocate, Mental Health Crisis

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Peer Support Advocate to connect with people in crisis and support autonomy and well-being within the agency and community.

You will provide one-on-one support, help access resources, and facilitate peer groups while upholding mutual support, disability justice, and compassionate care. Strong communication and relational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to mutual support, disability justice and choice.
• Lived experience of marginalization or trauma relevant to crisis support.
• Experience supporting people in crisis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Connect with community members in emotional distress in the community or at peer centers.
• Provide ongoing one-on-one peer support to individuals seeking help.
• Assist clients in accessing internal and external resources to navigate crises.
• Help develop mutual support networks and facilitate peer groups as needed.
• Support welcoming, inclusive environments in spaces for emotional support.
• Document data as needed and advocate for individuals' interests in various settings.

Skills

Excellent relational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to see multiple perspectives

Ability to handle difficult/heavyConvo

Collaborative team player

MS Word, Zoom, Slack familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Zoom

Slack

Job description

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Peer Support Advocate to connect with people in crisis and support autonomy and well-being within the agency and community.

You will provide one-on-one support, help access resources, and facilitate peer groups while upholding mutual support, disability justice, and compassionate care. Strong communication and relational skills are essential.