Pediatric Peer Support Specialist: Empower Recovery

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Nebraska seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to patients across our pediatric health services. You will engage individuals in recovery partnerships, teach recovery and life skills, and coordinate with clinical teams to ensure comprehensive support.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Applicants should have lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges required.
• Healthcare student or related health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and engage individuals in recovery partnerships.
• Teach recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Model hope, responsibility, and self-advocacy to support recovery goals.
• Assist in developing natural supports and community living.
• Foster connectedness in the individual's life and environment.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to arrange services and resources.
• Complete required clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Children’s Nebraska seeks a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to patients across our pediatric health services. You will engage individuals in recovery partnerships, teach recovery and life skills, and coordinate with clinical teams to ensure comprehensive support.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Applicants should have lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and a High School Diploma or GED.