Lead Peer Support Specialist - Field Outreach

Archdiocese of St. Louis

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Queen of Peace Center, a program of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a Lead Peer Support Specialist to support disaster response in the City of St. Louis, performing field outreach and reporting weekly on outcomes.

The role partners with DMH and other agencies to deliver services to impacted communities. This is a full-time grant-funded position ending February 2027. Candidates must have Missouri Peer Specialist certification, a bachelor's degree, 21+ years old, a

Qualifications

Must possess Missouri Peer Specialist certification at time of hire.
Must possess a bachelor's degree.
Previous lived experience with mental health/substance use. Must be in recovery for a minimum of 2 full years.
Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check or request an exception to the findings.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily work of the Crisis Counselors on the agency team.
Models and mentors Crisis Counselors on how to work with people in need or in crisis.
Updates the Program Manager on all essential program activities.
Oversees and approves all the data forms entered into the system.
Collaborates with local leaders and stakeholders including the fire and police departments, city government, county government, elected officials and the business community.
Works with the various non-government entities including local VOAD, LTRC, COAD, and Case Managers.
Directs/guides the Crisis Counselors in all activities while in the field.