Wellness & Recovery Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Partners is a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. The Peer Specialist, ADT Team, brings lived experience to support recovery, working with adults 18+ and participating in WRAP-based wellness planning.

Some evenings and weekends may be required to assist clients in crisis. Role emphasizes advocacy, collaboration with professionals, and documenting care in the Electronic Health Record, with ongoing trainings and meetings

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental illness and recovery.
• Prior work in a Peer Support Center is preferred.
• Intentional Peer Support and WRAP training preferred but not required.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Enters into supportive, non-authoritative relationships with peers with a goal of encouraging recovery.
• Works with adult peers, age 18+ with severe/persistent mental health challenges.
• Assists peers in developing a Wellness Action Plan (WRAP).
• Advocates for peers and educates professionals from lived experience.
• Facilitates open dialogue to encourage direct, honest, respectful communication.
• Completes documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
• Attends trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Performs tasks, projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

Effective communication

Independent working

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Community Partners is a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. The Peer Specialist, ADT Team, brings lived experience to support recovery, working with adults 18+ and participating in WRAP-based wellness planning.

Some evenings and weekends may be required to assist clients in crisis. Role emphasizes advocacy, collaboration with professionals, and documenting care in the Electronic Health Record, with ongoing trainings and meetings