Peer Support Specialist

First Resources Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

First Resources Corp. of Mt. Pleasant is seeking a Part-time Peer Support Specialist who uses lived experience with mental health to assist others in identifying personal goals and accessing local resources.

The role emphasizes wellness, stigma reduction, and helping participants build meaningful lives in their communities. The ideal candidate has personal experience with mental health or co-occurring conditions, is or can be certified, and brings empathy and dedication to coaching clients in a

Qualifications

• Candidate must have personal experience with mental health and be in recovery enough to mentor others.
• Ability to share lived experiences effectively and ethically in group or individual settings.
• Commitment to learning and following program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement and coaching to develop daily living skills and healthy habits.
• Create a sense of community and promote healthy relationships among participants.
• Follow established schedule with supervisor and adhere to center policies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and communicate with team members.

Skills

Empathy

Mentoring

Recovery experience

Confidentiality

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Resources Corp. of Mt. Pleasant is growing and we are searching for dedicated and energetic Part-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.

Salary: $15 per hour