Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in Helena, MT, invites applications for a Peer Support Specialist at Grasslands. This role provides peer-to-peer support to patients with mental illness, facilitating groups on unit and campus, grounded in recovery, and helping promote wellness and independence.

This grant-funded position runs through June 30, 2027, with a starting wage of $24.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience applying principles of Peer Support.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to actively listen and provide social support.
• Ability to facilitate peer groups and individual peer sessions.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement suggested work performance.
• Ability to comply with policies, procedures, and state statutes.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to complete essential functions including word processing, internet, and email.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be licensed as a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist in the state of Montana prior to hire.
• Six months of experience using a computer to perform word processing, internet, and email duties.
• Certified as a WRAP facilitator or obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer support to patients with mental illness.
• Facilitate peer groups and individual sessions.
• Collaborate with unit and campus teams to deliver support services.

Skills

Peer Support

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Active Listening

Boundaries

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Montana BH Peer Support Specialist license

WRAP facilitator

Tools

Word Processing

Internet

Email

Job description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in Helena, MT, invites applications for a Peer Support Specialist at Grasslands. This role provides peer-to-peer support to patients with mental illness, facilitating groups on unit and campus, grounded in recovery, and helping promote wellness and independence.

This grant-funded position runs through June 30, 2027, with a starting wage of $24.05 per hour.