Peer Support Coordinator

Apalachee Center; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Coordinator in Tallahassee, FL to lead a team of Peer Support Specialists. The role centers on mentorship, training, program development, and advocating for individuals receiving behavioral health services.

You will work to strengthen recovery-focused programs, collaborate with management and community partners, and promote consumer advocacy and empowerment within the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Personal lived experience as a current or former recipient of mental health services.
• Previous experience as a Peer Support Specialist or in a peer support role preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.
• Certification as a Recovery Peer Specialist recognized by the Florida Certification Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and support to Peer Support Specialists through meetings, coaching, and shadowing.
• Assist with training and professional development for peer staff, including those pursuing certification.
• Develop and implement peer support program guidelines and training initiatives with management.
• Promote recovery-oriented practices and serve as a resource on recovery strategies and wellness plans.
• Advocate for individuals receiving behavioral health services and encourage independence and recovery.
• Collaborate with community organizations and provider agencies to expand peer services.
• Participate in care coordination meetings and client staffing conferences as requested.
• Foster a positive, supportive, recovery-focused environment for staff and clients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies and training requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Recovery Peer Specialist certification (Florida Certification Board)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.64, Job Category: Other, Peer Support Coordinator Apalachee Center, Inc. | Full-Time Position

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Peer Support Coordinator to join our team. This position is ideal for a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist who is passionate about mental health recovery, supporting others, and providing leadership to a team of Peer Support Specialists.

The Peer Support Coordinator plays an important role in promoting recovery-oriented services, mentoring peer staff, and advocating for individuals receiving behavioral health services.

Position Summary

The Peer Support Coordinator provides leadership, guidance, and ongoing support to the Peer Support Specialist team. This position serves as a consumer advocate, promotes recovery principles, shares coping strategies, and helps strengthen peer support services throughout the organization.

The coordinator also works collaboratively with management, community organizations, and other healthcare professionals to enhance recovery-focused programs and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and support to Peer Support Specialists through regular meetings, coaching, and shadowing.
• Assist with training and professional development for new and existing peer staff, including those pursuing certification.
• Develop and implement peer support program guidelines, procedures, and training initiatives in collaboration with management.
• Promote recovery-oriented practices and serve as a resource to staff regarding recovery strategies, coping skills, and wellness recovery action plans.
• Advocate for individuals receiving behavioral health services and encourage independence, empowerment, and recovery.
• Collaborate with community organizations, advocacy groups, and provider agencies to expand peer support services.
• Participate in care coordination meetings and client staffing conferences as requested.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for staff and individuals receiving services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies, safety standards, and training requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Personal lived experience as a current or former recipient of mental health services.
• Previous experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or in a related peer support role preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.

Certification and Licensure

• Certification as a Recovery Peer Specialist recognized by the Florida Certification Board is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain eligibility for Apalachee Center's designated driver status.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with staff, clients, families, and community partners.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, peer support practices, and community resources.
• Ability to provide compassionate, person-centered, and culturally sensitive support.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and coordinate multiple assignments effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate client documentation.
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations and support crisis intervention efforts.
• Commitment to helping individuals achieve recovery goals and successfully participate in their communities.

Why Join Apalachee Center?

At Apalachee Center, we believe in the power of recovery, hope, and meaningful connections. As a Peer Support Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference by empowering individuals, supporting peer professionals, and helping strengthen behavioral health services in our communities.

Our Mission

To empower persons to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families through the provision of quality behavioral health care with unrelenting attention to clinical excellence and safety.