Peer Support Specialist - Lived Experience Advocate & Trainer

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc.; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

PSLF program eligibility

Health & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Credit Union Access

Tuition Remission Program

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking Peer Support Specialists for the ACCS Adult Community Clinical Services program in the Boston area. The role emphasizes using lived experience to empower peers and guide recovery within a collaborative care team.

You will support transitions, help clients establish recovery goals, and educate staff on self-directed care. Ongoing trainings and peer-education efforts are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to obtain CPS, CARC or Family Partner within six months of employment.
• Must identify as having lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges to support recovery.
• Bilingual language skills (Spanish and American Sign Language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support persons served through transitions, including hospital visits, to provide connection and planning.
• Help clients set recovery goals and track progress.
• Educate non-peer staff about self-directed care and recovery principles.
• Use peer-supported practices like WRAP, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and stages of change.
• Lead trainings and in-service sessions for staff to promote peer-led care.
• Share personal recovery experiences to foster self-advocacy and empowerment.
• Participate in peer team activities and recovery events.
• Pursue continuing education to keep best practices up-to-date.

Skills

Lived Experience

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish & ASL)

Education

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)

Family Partner

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking Peer Support Specialists for the ACCS Adult Community Clinical Services program in the Boston area. The role emphasizes using lived experience to empower peers and guide recovery within a collaborative care team.

You will support transitions, help clients establish recovery goals, and educate staff on self-directed care. Ongoing trainings and peer-education efforts are key components of the role.