Recovery Advocate: Peer Support Specialist

North Community Counseling Centers, inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid vacation and sick time

Guaranteed paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Paid Life Insurance, Short/ LT

Job summary

North Community Counseling Centers is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to clients in behavioral health treatment. The role emphasizes using lived experience to inspire hope, develop coping skills, and support recovery goals.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in behavioral health or community mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services using lived experience and recovery principles.
• Assist clients with developing coping skills and recovery strategies.
• Connect clients with community resources and support services; document services in EMR (CareLogic).
• Support clients in achieving individualized treatment and recovery goals.
• Provide advocacy, encouragement, and role modeling; collaborate with clinical staff.
• Complete timely documentation in the EMR; maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

High School or higher

Associates or higher

Bachelor's or higher

Job description

North Community Counseling Centers is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to clients in behavioral health treatment. The role emphasizes using lived experience to inspire hope, develop coping skills, and support recovery goals.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.