Residential Peer Support Specialist

On the Road to Wellness; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Birthday off

Paid training

NH Peer Support Specialist training

Recovery-friendly workplace

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, peer-led mental health organization serving adults in Manchester, NH since 1988. We offer free peer support and operate walk-in centers in Manchester and Derry, NH, with a focus on connection, dignity, and community.

The role involves joining the Step-Up Step-Down program as a peer-support team member, using lived experience to empower residents toward stability and recovery, while maintaining safety and respect for individual paths.

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal recovery, self-care, and wellness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and strong work ethic.
• Punctual and prepared for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to share lived experience to support others.
• Respect for individual choice and dignity in recovery.
• Willingness to complete NH Peer Support Specialist training within one year.
• Ability to work independently and with peers across a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-led support to adults in Manchester.
• Create a supportive environment to foster recovery and wellness.
• Collaborate with staff and peers to deliver programs and services.
• Participate in training and program planning as needed.

Skills

Strong commitment to recovery

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Lived experience (peer)

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Manchester, NH

Employment Type: Part-Time

Pay: $17.00 per hour, paid biweekly

Hiring: Immediately

Current Opening

We are currently seeking applicants for the following part-time schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Approximately 25.5 hours per week

Please indicate in your application or cover letter that you are applying for this schedule.

About On the Road to Wellness

On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, peer-led mental health organization that has served adults in Manchester and Derry, New Hampshire, since 1988. Our work is rooted in the belief that healing, recovery, and wellness are strengthened through connection, choice, dignity, hope, and meaningful community.

We provide free peer support services to adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing, have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges. No insurance or identification is required to access our services.

Through our two walk-in centers in Manchester and Derry, NH, participants can connect with support through:

• One-on-one peer support
• Peer-led groups
• Holistic wellness services
• Transportation assistance
• Community activities and outings
• Connection to community resources and supports

About Step-Up Step-Down

Our Step-Up Step-Down (SUSD) Program is a voluntary, peer-run residential program located in Manchester and operated by On the Road to Wellness. The program provides short-term, 24-hour peer support in a peaceful, home-like environment for adults who may benefit from additional support while strengthening stability, wellness, independence, and connection to community.

As a member of the SUSD team, you will have the opportunity to use the principles of peer support—and your own lived experience when appropriate—to help create an environment where residents feel respected, heard, supported, and empowered in their own recovery.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong commitment to personal recovery, self-care, and wellness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• The ability to consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and prepared to work
• A willingness to be open, honest, and thoughtful about how lived experience can be used appropriately to support others
• Respect for individual choice, dignity, boundaries, and different pathways to recovery
• A willingness to complete training to become a Certified New Hampshire Peer Support Specialist within one year of hire
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a peer-led team

Employment Requirements

• Pass a BEAS Registry screening
• Pass a New Hampshire Department of Safety background screening
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reasonably clean driving record for residential duties
• Previous justice involvement is not automatically disqualifying. Our staff are informed by a wide range of lived experiences, and we recognize the insight, compassion, and perspective those experiences can bring to peer support work.

Compensation & Benefits

• $17.00 per hour, paid biweekly
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Required training provided by the organization
• No-cost educational and professional development opportunities
• New Hampshire Peer Support Specialist training
• Employment with a Recovery Friendly Workplace

Why Join On the Road to Wellness?

This work is about more than filling a shift. It is about helping create a place where people feel seen, heard, respected, and supported during a time when meaningful human connection can make a tremendous difference.

At On the Road to Wellness, staff and participants are part of a community built on hope, mutuality, connection, and the belief that people can move forward when they have the right support around them.

What to Expect After Applying

Applicants can generally expect to be contacted within 2-3 business days of applying. Our hiring process begins with a preliminary phone screening, followed by an in-person interview for selected candidates.

Once selected and all required pre-employment screenings are completed, new employees are typically able to begin working within approximately two weeks.

Thank you for considering a career with On the Road to Wellness!