Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Munro Footwear Group; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-to-peer support to patients diagnosed with mental illness at Montana State Hospital. The role emphasizes wellness, independence, and recovery, and may involve leading peer groups or working with a team on units and campus.

Candidates should have knowledge of peer support principles, strong communication, active listening, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries, with WRAP

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experienced 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

Skills

Peer support principles

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Group facilitation

Professional boundaries

Feedback incorporation

Policy compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Montana Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist licensure

WRAP facilitator certification

Job description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-to-peer support to patients diagnosed with mental illness at Montana State Hospital. The role emphasizes wellness, independence, and recovery, and may involve leading peer groups or working with a team on units and campus.

Candidates should have knowledge of peer support principles, strong communication, active listening, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries, with WRAP