Recovery Peer Coach

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Peer Specialist to provide support and guidance to individuals drawing on their own recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. You will engage through active listening, share your recovery journey, and offer practical strategies to manage challenges and achieve goals.

Requirements: High School Graduate or GED; personal experience with mental health challenges; Peer Support certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience with own mental health challenges.
• Ability to share recovery journey and insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support using your lived recovery experience.
• Engage individuals through active listening and recovery sharing.
• Offer practical strategies to manage challenges and achieve personal goals.
• Advocate for recovery-based services and empower self-advocacy.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights and dignity of individuals served.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Advocacy

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Peer Support certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Peer Specialist to provide support and guidance to individuals drawing on their own recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. You will engage through active listening, share your recovery journey, and offer practical strategies to manage challenges and achieve goals.

Requirements: High School Graduate or GED; personal experience with mental health challenges; Peer Support certification within 6 months of hire.