Outpatient Peer Support Specialist & Recovery Advocate

Communicare; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare in Mississippi is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services to individuals receiving supports. You will collaborate with mental health staff, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in trainings to stay compliant with DMH standards.

The role emphasizes lived experience, self-advocacy, and person-centered care, including crisis supports and group services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or enrolled for ages 16-20).
• Valid driver's license, transportation and insurance.
• Self-identify as current or former mental health consumer or be a first-degree family member.
• Ability to 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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Communicare in Mississippi is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services to individuals receiving supports. You will collaborate with mental health staff, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in trainings to stay compliant with DMH standards.

The role emphasizes lived experience, self-advocacy, and person-centered care, including crisis supports and group services as needed.