Peer Specialist - Respite - Relief

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation/Paid time off

403(b) retirement with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Referral bonus

YMCA discount

Discounts to events

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Norwood, MA is seeking a Relief Peer Specialist to support respite services. The role uses lived experience to help individuals access community resources, participate in planning, and navigate treatment with warmth and respect.

The position emphasizes reliability, transportation access, and dedication to serving people in recovery, with pay at $22.27 hourly plus CPS ($1) and CARC ($2). Benefits include health, retirement, and time-off offerings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a person in recovery who has, at times, received mental health services.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred; must begin and work toward certification if hired without certification.

Responsibilities

• Help respite participants feel welcome, comfortable, and supported on site and in the community.
• Assist with program intake, action planning, and connecting to community resources.

Skills

Peer Specialist certification

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Behavioral Health Services

Norwood, MA
Id: 12196-709
PRN

Relief Peer Specialist – Respite Program

Peer Specialists help to make respite services welcoming, comfortable, supportive, and responsive to individuals who utilize them within the residential and community program. Using their personal experience and knowledge of navigating the greater system of care, Peer Specialists provide people served with support, information, and assistance in connecting with and obtaining community-based resources and services throughout the program intake, Action Planning process, and the course of treatment. The Peer Specialist supports persons served on site and in community settings.

Pay Rate

$22.27 hourly.
Additional $1 for CPS, additional $2 for CARC.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Required Skills

• Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred; must immediately begin and diligently work toward certification if hired without certification
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a person in recovery who has, at times, received mental health services

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.