Peer Support Specialist - 10-15 hours a week

Hope Haven, Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. in Spencer, IA is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support services in home and community settings. The role requires lived recovery, empathy, and commitment to promoting wellbeing and independence for individuals with serious mental illness.

You will coach, empower, and advocate while helping clients develop plans and access resources. This entry-level position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely administrative tasks within a supportive agency.

Qualifications

• Must have or have had a serious mental illness and be in recovery.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Ability to complete 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training within six months.
• Knowledge of the recovery model of service delivery.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decisions.
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to other peers and assist them in reaching recovery goals.
• Promote self-determination and help peers increase control over their lives.
• Promote skills for wellbeing and resiliency.
• Assist individuals with identifying and using community resources.
• Collaborate to develop and implement individualized treatment and coping plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings when applicable.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safety within the team.
• Timely filing of receipts and mileage into online platform.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Reliable transportation

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Peer Support Specialist (PSS) must have or had a serious mental illness and be living well in recovery. This position provides peer support services, which includes providing emotional support, coaching and training, empowerment and advocacy, to persons with a serious mental illness in their homes and/or community settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to other peers and assist them in reaching and maintaining their personal recovery goals.

• Promote self-determination and support peers in maintaining relationships and increasing a higher level of control and satisfaction over their lives.

• Promote skills for improving mental and physical wellbeing and increasing resiliency.

• Assist individuals with identifying and utilizing natural supports and community-based resources to reach and maintain their recovery.

• Collaborate with individuals to develop and implement their individualized treatment plan and coping/crisis plan

• When applicable, participate in interdisciplinary meetings of individuals on your caseload.

• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among the team and peers.

• Timely filing of receipts and mileage into online platform.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have or have had a serious mental illness and are living well in recovery.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have a GED or high school diploma.

• Ability to complete required 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training within six months of hire.

• Knowledge and understanding of the "recovery" model of service delivery.

• Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

• Reliable Transportation.

• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.

• Valid driver’s license required