Peer Tech

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc. in Indiana's Kokomo area seeks a Peer Technician to join our behavioral health team.

This role uses lived recovery experience to support clients, promote wellness, and advance recovery‑oriented services within a compassionate, team‑based setting. You will engage clients, assist with orientation, monitor safety, document in the EHR, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations with professionalism and boundaries.
• Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn EHR systems.
• Preferred: CAPRC certification.
• Preferred: Experience in behavioral health or peer support services.
• Knowledge of recovery principles and harm reduction.
• Familiarity with ICAADA Peer Code of Ethics and CAPRC Standards.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage clients during daily activities, breaks, and outings.
• Provide peer-based encouragement and recovery-focused support.
• Assist with orientation for new clients regarding program expectations and services.
• Promote harm reduction in all client interactions.
• Liaise between clients and clinical staff to communicate needs.
• Support clinical staff with recovery-focused activities.
• Assist in crisis situations and report incidents.
• Maintain logs and documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in trainings and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Basic computer proficiency

Job description

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care, this is the work we do every day.

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center , every role is connected to something bigger. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we deliver integrated, whole-person care to individuals and families across Indiana, regardless of income or insurance status.

Our teams work at the intersection of clinical excellence and community impact, supporting underserved populations while building a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and growth. Here, you are not just joining a workplace, you are becoming part of a mission that truly matters.

Jane Pauley Community Health Center | Behavioral Health Services

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center , we believe healthcare is about more than treating illness, it is about caring for the whole person. As a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible care to communities across Indiana.

We are seeking a Peer Technician to join our behavioral health team; an ideal opportunity for someone with lived recovery experience who is passionate about supporting others, promoting wellness, and making a meaningful impact within a recovery-focused environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to use lived experience to support and empower others in recovery
• Meaningful role within a team-based behavioral health and substance use treatment environment
• Direct impact on client engagement, safety, and recovery support
• Collaborative setting with clinical and peer support professionals
• Mission-driven work focused on compassion, advocacy, and harm reduction

Position Overview

The Peer Technician supports recovery-focused services by promoting client engagement, peer support, safety, and advocacy within the behavioral health setting.

This role works closely with clinical and operational teams to help maintain a structured, supportive environment while assisting clients through daily interactions, crisis support, and recovery-oriented activities.

What You’ll Do

Client Support & Engagement

• Supervise and engage clients during daily activities, breaks, and outings
• Provide peer-based encouragement and recovery-focused support
• Assist with orientation for new clients regarding program expectations and services
• Promote harm reduction and recovery principles in all client interactions

Clinical & Team Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between clients and clinical staff, communicating needs and concerns
• Support clinical staff with therapeutic activities and recovery-focused programming
• Assist in crisis situations and communicate incidents to the clinical team
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support continuity of care

Safety, Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor client safety, facility conditions, and compliance with program expectations
• Administer drug screenings and document client behaviors and observations
• Maintain accurate logs and timely documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Support a safe, respectful, and structured environment for clients and staff

Training & Compliance

• Participate in required trainings and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical peer support practices
• Follow HIPAA, organizational policies, and behavioral health documentation standards

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage crisis situations while maintaining professionalism and boundaries
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and vulnerable populations
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn EHR systems

Preferred

• Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC) certification
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction recovery, or peer support services
• Knowledge of recovery principles, harm reduction, and peer support practices
• Familiarity with ICAADA Peer Code of Ethics and CAPRC Standards of Practice
• Valid driver’s license

Join Us

If you are passionate about recovery, committed to supporting others through lived experience, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team transforming lives through compassion and care.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven work that directly impacts access to care across our communities
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision) designed to support you and your family
• Generous PTO because we believe caring for others starts with caring for yourself
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you plan for what’s ahead
• Life and disability coverage for peace of mind

Here, you are not just filling a role—you are helping shape healthier communities and advancing equitable care every day!