Peer Support Specialist II

LifePath Systems; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePath Systems seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with a multidisciplinary team to assist individuals in recovery. You will help identify community supports, share resources, and promote trauma-informed, culturally competent care.

The role emphasizes lived experience as a foundation for empowerment and hope. The position may require travel within Collin County and requires reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus lived experience with mental health recovery.
• Experience in mental health services preferred; willingness to travel within Collin County.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying community supports and resources toward recovery.
• Collaborate with LPHA’s, QMHP’s, and prescribers to support person-driven care.
• Travel within Collin County using agency or personal vehicle when needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Recovery/mental health service experience

Empathy and active listening

Strong communication skills

Willingness to disclose lived experience

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

MS Office proficiency

Flexibility in hours

Job description

Peer Support Specialists will work under supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes LPHA’s, QMHP’s, andprescribers to assist individuals in services to move toward recovery. Peer Support Specialists will be able to assist and support theindividual in identifying and developing community and natural supports while also sharing community resources that are available tothe youth.Peer Support Specialist will collaborate with the team to ensure that services and agency culture are trauma informed, culturally andlinguistically competent, and person driven.Peer Support Specialists work alongside, complement, and enhance the work of the multi-disciplinary team. By drawing on their ownlived experience navigating behavioral health systems, Peer Support Specialists can inspire hope and model relationships built onrespect, trust, and validation. By sharing their own lived experience, peers help individuals to enhance wellness, create strategiesfor self-empowerment, and take concrete steps toward building fulfilling, self-determined lives for themselves. Walking alongside theindividual on their journey, the peer support specialist is an ally and advocate for individuals with mental health concerns. Thismutuality, often called “peerness” promotes connection, builds rapport, and inspires hope.This position may require travel within Collin County using agency or personal vehicles.Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)• Must have either 1) a High School Diploma; OR 2) a High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) issued in accordance withthe law of the issuing state.• Additionally, must have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health community services with a primary diagnosisof mental illness and/or substance used disorder.• Must demonstrate, at minimum, one-year active recovery and/or sobriety.• Fully certified as Peer Specialist highly desired.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in using standard Microsoft Office programs and systems databases.• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectivelypartner with individual and team members.• Must have a willingness to disclose their lived experience, where appropriate, for the purpose of empowerment.• Must be willing to work flexible hours that are convenient for individuals.• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.• Knowledge of mental health disorders and recovery concepts.• Able to travel to attend Peer Specialist Certification training if necessary.