Peer Support Specialist - Community Outreach Team

Sanctuary Recovery Centers; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic, client-centered support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Leverage lived experience to mentor clients, promote empowerment, and advocate for their needs within the community.

You will collaborate with the Community Outreach Team to connect clients with housing, employment, and social supports while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in peer support or related field preferred.
• Ability to share lived experience in a therapeutic, non-judgmental manner.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals facing mental health challenges with empathy and encouragement.
• Build trusting relationships and serve as a mentor in recovery journeys.
• Conduct one-on-one peer support sessions and share personal experiences to offer hope.

Skills

Empathy

Peer mentoring

Advocacy

Community outreach

Confidentiality

Job description

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities through innovative outreach initiatives. We are committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and providing support to those in need within our community.

Position Overview

Peer Support Specialist will play a vital role in providing empathetic support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges. Drawing upon their own lived experiences, the Peer Support Specialist will serve as a mentor and advocate, fostering empowerment and resilience among clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals in the community who are experiencing mental health challenges, offering peer support and encouragement in a non-judgmental manner.
• Establish trusting and supportive relationships with clients, serving as a role model and mentor in their recovery journey.
• Provide one-on-one peer support sessions, facilitating discussions, and sharing personal experiences to offer hope, empathy, and validation.
• Assist clients in identifying their strengths, goals, and values, and support them in developing personalized recovery plans.
• Collaborate with other members of the Community Outreach Team to connect clients with appropriate resources, including mental health services, housing assistance, employment opportunities, and social support networks.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are addressed within the community and service systems.
• Lead or co-facilitate community events focused on mental health education, self-care, and peer support.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines in all interactions with clients and stakeholders.
• Document client interactions, progress, and outcomes accurately and timely in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and training sessions to enhance skills and professional development.

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour