Peer Support Specialist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide client-centered support to adults in recovery from substance use disorders, drawing on lived experience to mentor clients. You will facilitate peer groups, assist with crisis and safety planning, help clients access community resources, document services, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated recovery and ability to use lived experience effectively.
• Strong communication, empathy, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Comfort supporting crisis planning and maintaining client safety.
• Basic documentation skills and professionalism in care support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support peer groups.
• Assist with developing and following crisis and safety plans.
• Support clients in accessing care, services, and supports in the community.
• Document peer services and complete required records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and communicate with clinicians.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Empathy

Mentoring

Teamwork

Crisis planning

Job description

Peer Support Specialist – SUDS

Provide client-centered peer support to adults in recovery from substance use disorders using your lived experience and stable recovery. Mentor clients, model healthy coping and wellness, and help individuals navigate treatment and community resources.

Key Duties

• Facilitate and support peer groups.
• Assist with developing and following crisis and safety plans.
• Support clients in accessing care, services, and supports in the community.
• Document peer services and complete required records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and communicate with clinicians.

Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrated recovery and ability to use lived experience effectively.
• Strong communication, empathy, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Comfort supporting crisis planning and maintaining client safety.
• Basic documentation skills and professionalism in care support.