Peer Specialist: Recovery Support & Empowerment

Advocates; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates in Framingham, MA seeks a Peer Specialist to join our Mental Health Division. The role focuses on using lived experience to empower clients, promote self-determination, and integrate recovery narratives into treatment and community activities.

You will collaborate with the care team to ensure the client’s voice informs decisions and services. The position emphasizes outreach to community resources, leading group sessions, and advocating for client preferences in all decision-making

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the population.
• Demonstrated understanding of serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support services.
• Maintain and distribute information on community resources related to self-help and recovery.
• Coordinate and lead informal groups related to peer support, recovery and resiliency.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates in Framingham, MA seeks a Peer Specialist to join our Mental Health Division. The role focuses on using lived experience to empower clients, promote self-determination, and integrate recovery narratives into treatment and community activities.

You will collaborate with the care team to ensure the client’s voice informs decisions and services. The position emphasizes outreach to community resources, leading group sessions, and advocating for client preferences in all decision-making