Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist, MH Urgent Care

Community Care Network; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Community Care Network in Rutland, Vermont, seeks a Peer Support Specialist for our Mental Health Urgent Care (MHUC) program. You will provide peer support, advocacy, and group activities seven days a week, drawing on lived experience to foster hope, recovery, and empowerment while reducing stigma.

Responsibilities include engaging clients nonjudgmentally, connecting them with resources, supporting safety planning, and collaborating with clinicians and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Maintain state certification as it evolves, completing all trainings and/or exam requirements.
• Ability to work alternative work schedules, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Computer literacy with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in a welcoming, recovery-oriented manner.
• Use lived experience to build trust and connection.
• Provide peer support to individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral health crises.
• Support individuals in identifying strengths, coping strategies, and recovery goals.
• Assist individuals in identifying preferences and next steps for services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Internet Explorer

Job description

Community Care Network in Rutland, Vermont, seeks a Peer Support Specialist for our Mental Health Urgent Care (MHUC) program. You will provide peer support, advocacy, and group activities seven days a week, drawing on lived experience to foster hope, recovery, and empowerment while reducing stigma.

Responsibilities include engaging clients nonjudgmentally, connecting them with resources, supporting safety planning, and collaborating with clinicians and staff.