Respite Peer Specialist: Recovery Support & Counseling

Group CBS, Inc.; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Health Alliance is seeking a Peer Specialist for its Intensive Community Support - Respite program in Weymouth, MA. This role supports adults referred by the DMH, helping them regain housing and transition back into the community.

You will provide peer counseling, crisis intervention under clinical supervision, and education for families, working with a multidisciplinary team. Evening and weekend hours apply; Peer Specialist Certification must be completed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Provides peer counseling and support to clients with severe mental illness.
• Establishes supportive trusting relationships and respects client rights.
• Bilingual skills and multicultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer
• Validate clients’ experiences and provide guidance to participate in recovery
• Carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment
• Provides education, support, and consultation to families
• Provides crisis intervention under supervision of staff
• Provide mentor and outreach services to Respite clients

Skills

Peer counseling

Relationship building

Bilingual preferred

Job description

Aspire Health Alliance is seeking a Peer Specialist for its Intensive Community Support - Respite program in Weymouth, MA. This role supports adults referred by the DMH, helping them regain housing and transition back into the community.

You will provide peer counseling, crisis intervention under clinical supervision, and education for families, working with a multidisciplinary team. Evening and weekend hours apply; Peer Specialist Certification must be completed within 6 months.