Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Oxford, Mississippi. This role involves providing peer support services, assisting clients in navigating community resources, and fostering recovery through personal experience. Candidates should have a mental health condition or substance use disorder and must have completed Peer Specialist training.

Join a dynamic team that invests in personal growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.
• Must have successfully completed state specific Peer Specialist training and exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to assigned clients.
• Assist individuals through the intake process.
• Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Community education

Role model and mentor

Crisis planning

Outreach capabilities

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Oxford, Mississippi. This role involves providing peer support services, assisting clients in navigating community resources, and fostering recovery through personal experience. Candidates should have a mental health condition or substance use disorder and must have completed Peer Specialist training.

Join a dynamic team that invests in personal growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits and a supportive culture.