Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 Benefits

DailyPay

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to help individuals experiencing homelessness. Using lived experience, you will foster hope, recovery, wellness, and self-advocacy while supporting personal goals and improving quality of life.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will build trusting relationships, promote community integration, assist with navigating services, track progress, maintain records, and ensure HIPAA

Qualifications

• Georgia Certified Peer Specialist certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented care and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Georgia driver's license with the legal ability to drive in Georgia and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and provide peer-based support and encouragement.
• Promote recovery, wellness, self-direction, socialization, and community integration.
• Assist clients in developing skills to manage symptoms, navigate challenges, and access community resources.
• Support individuals in identifying strengths and establishing meaningful recovery and life goals.
• Facilitate activities that help clients communicate health concerns, track progress, and advocate for their needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Serve as a client advocate and provide expertise informed by lived experience.
• Monitor progress through regular follow-up and revise goals and care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, case notes, and records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Mercy Care Atlanta.

Skills

Peer support experience

Recovery-oriented care understanding

CPR and First Aid certified

Valid Georgia driver’s license

Education

Georgia Certified Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to help individuals experiencing homelessness. Using lived experience, you will foster hope, recovery, wellness, and self-advocacy while supporting personal goals and improving quality of life.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will build trusting relationships, promote community integration, assist with navigating services, track progress, maintain records, and ensure HIPAA