Part-Time Recovery Peer Support Specialist

BCRC; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BCRC is seeking a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist to provide education and support for individuals with mental illness. The role involves modeling recovery skills, helping clients develop coping and advocacy, and increasing resource awareness. Work is 8–15 hours per week, 2–3 days, typically 7:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. You will share your recovery story, assist in goal setting, connect clients with community services, document progress, and ensure confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with mental health or addiction challenges.
• High school diploma or GED; 12 months paid/volunteer experience within last 3 years.
• Ability to meet deadlines; basic computer skills (Word/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Model recovery skills by sharing a personal recovery story.
• Collaborate with individuals to set self-directed recovery goals.
• Help individuals develop informed, independent choices.
• Use positive approaches to motivate while maintaining confidentiality.
• Create opportunities for community integration and meaningful roles.
• Assist participants in developing and maintaining positive personal/social support networks.
• Link participants to appropriate community services.
• Complete necessary paperwork and document progress toward recovery goals.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Deadline-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits

Job description

BCRC is seeking a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist to provide education and support for individuals with mental illness. The role involves modeling recovery skills, helping clients develop coping and advocacy, and increasing resource awareness. Work is 8–15 hours per week, 2–3 days, typically 7:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. You will share your recovery story, assist in goal setting, connect clients with community services, document progress, and ensure confidentiality.