Peer Technician: Recovery & Behavioral Health Advocate

The Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc. is looking for a Peer Technician to join our Behavioral Health Services team in Indiana. This role emphasizes recovery-based peer support, client engagement, and collaboration with clinical staff.

The position seeks individuals with lived recovery experience, strong communication, and a commitment to harm reduction. You will contribute to a structured, compassionate care environment and engage clients in daily activities and recovery-oriented programming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• 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.

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 and recovery principles in all client interactions.
• Act as 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.
• 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 EHR.
• Support a safe, respectful, and structured environment for clients and staff.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Diversity experience

Computer literacy

EHR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc. is looking for a Peer Technician to join our Behavioral Health Services team in Indiana. This role emphasizes recovery-based peer support, client engagement, and collaboration with clinical staff.

The position seeks individuals with lived recovery experience, strong communication, and a commitment to harm reduction. You will contribute to a structured, compassionate care environment and engage clients in daily activities and recovery-oriented programming.