Outpatient Peer Support Specialist

Communicare; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals receiving services within the community. You will collaborate with mental health staff, maintain certification, and support recovery through lived experience and self-advocacy.

The role emphasizes crisis support, transition services, and active involvement in treatment planning. A high school diploma or GED is required, with reliable transportation and the ability to complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and safe driving record.
• Identify as a current or former mental health consumer with sustained recovery or be a first-degree family member of a former or current consumer.
• Ability to successfully complete DMH and Center trainings.

Responsibilities

• Attend all meetings/trainings required by Communicare and the Department of Mental Health.
• Maintain certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Work collaboratively with other mental health staff.
• Provide peer support services for assigned individuals receiving services as determined by individual need.
• Assist in the orientation process for new individuals receiving services.
• Support individuals receiving services in transition to increase access to and utilization of supports and resources.
• Improve communication between individuals receiving services and service providers.
• Improve the team’s understanding of lived experience, recovery, and resilience through modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness.
• Maintain current documentation of services in the individual’s files.
• Provide crisis supports by listening to the individual and collaborating with the treatment team.
• Support individuals receiving services in taking an active self-directing role in their recovery.
• Provide group peer support services as needed.
• Adhere to other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or associated Program Coordinator/Director

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active enrollment in school or GED program (ages 16-20)

Job description

Communicare in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals receiving services within the community. You will collaborate with mental health staff, maintain certification, and support recovery through lived experience and self-advocacy.

The role emphasizes crisis support, transition services, and active involvement in treatment planning. A high school diploma or GED is required, with reliable transportation and the ability to complete required trainings.