Recovery-Focused Peer Mentor — Community Outreach

Sanctuary Recovery Centers; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic, client-centered support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Leverage lived experience to mentor clients, promote empowerment, and advocate for their needs within the community.

You will collaborate with the Community Outreach Team to connect clients with housing, employment, and social supports while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in peer support or related field preferred.
• Ability to share lived experience in a therapeutic, non-judgmental manner.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals facing mental health challenges with empathy and encouragement.
• Build trusting relationships and serve as a mentor in recovery journeys.
• Conduct one-on-one peer support sessions and share personal experiences to offer hope.

Skills

Empathy

Peer mentoring

Advocacy

Community outreach

Confidentiality

Job description

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide empathetic, client-centered support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Leverage lived experience to mentor clients, promote empowerment, and advocate for their needs within the community.

You will collaborate with the Community Outreach Team to connect clients with housing, employment, and social supports while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.