Respite Peer Specialist — Empower Recovery

Riverside Community Care; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation/Paid time off

403(b) retirement with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Referral bonus

YMCA discount

Discounts to events

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Norwood, MA is seeking a Relief Peer Specialist to support respite services. The role uses lived experience to help individuals access community resources, participate in planning, and navigate treatment with warmth and respect.

The position emphasizes reliability, transportation access, and dedication to serving people in recovery, with pay at $22.27 hourly plus CPS ($1) and CARC ($2). Benefits include health, retirement, and time-off offerings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a person in recovery who has, at times, received mental health services.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist preferred; must begin and work toward certification if hired without certification.

Responsibilities

• Help respite participants feel welcome, comfortable, and supported on site and in the community.
• Assist with program intake, action planning, and connecting to community resources.

Skills

Peer Specialist certification

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Riverside Community Care in Norwood, MA is seeking a Relief Peer Specialist to support respite services. The role uses lived experience to help individuals access community resources, participate in planning, and navigate treatment with warmth and respect.

The position emphasizes reliability, transportation access, and dedication to serving people in recovery, with pay at $22.27 hourly plus CPS ($1) and CARC ($2). Benefits include health, retirement, and time-off offerings.