Peer Support Specialist

Mercy Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. You will use your lived experience to support wellness, recovery, and goal attainment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include building relationships, promoting recovery, and maintaining compliant documentation. The role emphasizes client advocacy, continuous follow-up, and participation in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Peer support experience in community-based settings.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented care principles.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience working with homeless populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and provide peer-based support and encouragement.
• Promote recovery, wellness, self-direction, socialization, and community integration.
• Assist clients in developing skills to manage symptoms and access resources.
• Identify strengths and help set meaningful recovery goals.
• Facilitate communication of health concerns and track progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Serve as a client advocate informed by lived experience.
• Maintain documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.
• Perform other duties to support Mercy Care Atlanta's mission.

Skills

Peer support experience

Recovery-oriented care

CPR/First Aid

Georgia driver's license

Reliable transportation

Homelessness experience

Communication skills

Education

Georgia Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

Position Purpose

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a compassionate and dedicated

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will use your lived experience, recovery journey, and professional skills to support individuals who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced homelessness. You will help foster hope, connection, wellness, self-advocacy, and recovery while empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. Working closely with multidisciplinary care teams, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care and promoting long-term stability and well-being.

What You Will Do

• Build trusting relationships with individuals and provide peer-based support and encouragement.
• Promote recovery, wellness, self-direction, socialization, and community integration.
• Assist clients in developing skills to manage symptoms, navigate challenges, and access community resources.
• Support individuals in identifying strengths and establishing meaningful recovery and life goals.
• Facilitate activities that help clients communicate health concerns, track progress, and advocate for their needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Serve as a client advocate and provide expertise informed by lived experience.
• Monitor progress through regular follow-up and assist with revising goals and care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, case notes, and records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Mercy Care Atlanta.

Minimum Qualifications

• Georgia Certified Peer Specialist certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented care and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Georgia driver's license with the legal ability to drive in Georgia.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Minimum of two (2) years of peer support experience.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness with complex social and healthcare needs preferred.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
• Fast response interview times and job offers.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.