Peer Support Specialist

The role

Peer Support Specialists provide direct services using personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions. They guide and support others toward increased wellness through specialized training and supervision.

What you will do

• Provide direct services with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions
• Guide and support others experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness
• Work in mutuality with others
• Share learned recovery experiences in an inspirational way

Required qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• A mental health/SUD lived experience
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent successfully completed within 90 days of hire or has taken the training within 2 years of hire
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire
• Personal commitment to recovery
• Maintained recovery over a period of time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check
• Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program

About the company

Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities for more than 50 years. The company provides mental health clients with a continuum of care through the Healing Center.