Part-Time Recovery Peer Specialist | Flexible Scheduling

People Incorporated Mental Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 112 hours

ESST 48 hours

8 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Health and dental insurance options

Lifestyle Benefit: HSA / student loan/

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Training Institute access (free CEUs)

Loan forgiveness program eligibility

Job summary

People Incorporated Mental Health Services seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support clients in outpatient substance use disorder treatment. The role combines one-on-one and group peer support, helping clients build coping skills, access community resources, and pursue recovery goals in a flexible part-time schedule.

Sites rotate among Huss Center for Recovery in Minneapolis, York Mental Health Clinic in St. Paul, and Northside Community Support Program in Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist I required.
• DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist OR MCB certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Be at least 18 years old and have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
• Must be a current or former consumer of mental health services.
• Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills and commitment to recovery.
• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality program services to individuals served in a professional manner.
• Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.
• Provide peer support for those dealing with substance use and/or mental health symptoms.
• Offer guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy.
• Help clients identify strengths and work toward recovery goals, overcoming participation barriers.

Skills

Peer support

Leadership & advocacy

Documentation

Communication

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science (optional)

Job description

People Incorporated Mental Health Services seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support clients in outpatient substance use disorder treatment. The role combines one-on-one and group peer support, helping clients build coping skills, access community resources, and pursue recovery goals in a flexible part-time schedule.

Sites rotate among Huss Center for Recovery in Minneapolis, York Mental Health Clinic in St. Paul, and Northside Community Support Program in Minneapolis.