Recovery-Centered Peer Support Specialist

Spokane County

United States

On-site

USD 41,671 - 58,051

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Spokane County in Washington state seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist adults and youth facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will use lived experience to advocate for recovery-based services, support self-determination, and help clients achieve personal goals.

The role emphasizes connecting individuals with housing, finances, transportation, and community resources while promoting resilience and reducing stigma within a compassionate team setting.

Qualifications

Requires lived experience with recovery from behavioral health challenges to support adults/youth.
Ability to advocate for self-determination in planning, delivery and evaluation of services.
Ability to develop and implement recovery plans and identify services that promote resilience.

Responsibilities

Provide recovery-based peer support to clients in daily living.
Share recovery stories to inspire hope and engagement.
Connect clients to community resources, housing, transportation, and employment.
Maintain confidentiality and timely progress reports and documentation.
Collaborate with the care team to promote recovery goals and reduce barriers.

Skills

Case management

Community resources

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lived experience

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The role emphasizes connecting individuals with housing, finances, transportation, and community resources while promoting resilience and reducing stigma within a compassionate team setting.

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