Peer Support Specialist

First Resources Corporation; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Open schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00–16:00

Job summary

First Resources Corp. of Oskaloosa is seeking a Full-time Peer Support Specialist. The role uses lived mental health experience to mentor others, promote wellness, and connect participants with local resources, aiming to reduce stigma and support meaningful community life.

You will follow established policies, maintain confidentiality, and work with the team to provide education and flexible scheduling, including daytime hours in our drop-in setting.

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience with mental health and be able to mentor others.
• Ability to share experiences in a constructive way to support recovery.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Promote a welcoming, safe drop-in environment for participants.
• Provide encouragement and coaching for daily living skills and healthy habits.
• Follow a scheduled shift with supervisor and adhere to policies.
• Maintain open communication with team and supervisor.
• Demonstrate empathy and pursue ongoing education as a Peer Support Specialist.

Skills

Empathy

Mentoring

Community engagement

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

First Resources Corp. of Oskaloosa is growing and we are searching for dedicated and energetic Full-time Peer Support Specialist.

The ideal candidate would be a person with a mental health and/or co-occurring conditions, who is certified or willing to be certified to help others with similar conditions. Using their own experience and training they will receive, the ideal candidate would be assisting others to identify goals they would like to achieve in their lives as well as teach participants how to access local resources and manage their wellness. As a Peer Support Specialist you will work to instill hope, promote wellness, reduce stigma, enhance life skills, provide education and walk side-by-side with individuals as they build or rebuild meaningful lives in their communities.

As a Peer Support Specialist you:

• Should be familiar with and promote the philosophy of the drop in center which includes providing a welcoming and safe environment where participants can go for social activities, mutual support, basic needs and resources.
• Provide encouragement and coaching to people who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits. Create a sense of community and healthy relationships.
• Work and maintain an established a schedule with the supervisor, following FRC policies and procedures.
• Candidate will maintain strict confidentiality, stay in close communication with other team members and supervisor.
• Candidates for positions as peer support workers require more than experience with mental health. It will require empathy for individuals served, experience with all basic functions of this job description, a willingness to continue their education as a PSS.

Requirements:

• It is required that candidates have personal experience with their own mental health and are in a place in their recovery that allows them to mentor and share their own stories comfortably and effectively.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and show proof of auto insurance.

Did you know we offer:

• GREAT benefits package including, but not limited to, health & dental insurance options, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, and retirement.
• Open Positions: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm