Peer Specialist - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

Wellness Resources

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to join its Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS). You will work with adults with severe mental illness in community and residential settings, applying recovery-focused, person-centered approaches to support independence and empowerment.

Ideal candidates bring lived experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusion. The role offers weekday hours and a supportive, growth-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be willing to complete Certified Peer Specialist certification within six months.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in mental health recovery and self-management.

Responsibilities

• Empower persons with mental illness to exercise autonomy and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with ACCS team to include person preferences and maximize choices.
• Provide training and consultation to staff on person-centered care.
• Guide individuals in recovery journeys and transitions across services.
• Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support.
• Participate in developing treatment plans with client goals.
• Ensure culturally competent, recovery-focused care centered on person preferences.

Skills

Peer support

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a committed Peer Specialist to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) division. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings. This role will work with clients, in both the community and residential locations, experiencing severe mental illness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on mental health recovery with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both the people we serve and with ACCS Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Empower Persons with mental illness to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their life. Assist Persons with identifying choices and developing skills in self advocacy.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that the Person's perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized.
• Provide training and consultation to staff to facilitate the understanding of Person perspectives as needed.
• Provide guidance to Persons in the recovery journey. Provide advocacy, support, and education during intake and transition processes across the spectrum of services and transition to independence. Assist Persons with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and to develop self management plans to address their experiences.
• Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with Persons. Collaborate with the team to ensure that the Person's perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized.
• Participate in the development treatment plans. Assist and encourage Persons to participate in developing the treatment plan by assisting Persons in communicating their personal recovery goals
• Ensure that services are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences. Ensure that the Person is at the center of all care and that all interventions are developed and provided in a manner consistent with Person preferences.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalence
• Must have received Mental Health services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their mental illness and established recovery process.
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or must complete certification within six months of hire.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm

Hourly Rate

$20.52 - $20.52 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.