Peer Support Specialist
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Radiant Health
Marion, IN, US
Summary
The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-focused support by building trusting relationships and helping clients identify and achieve personal recovery goals. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to advocate for clients and connect them with essential community resources.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Radiant North - Marion, IN, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $15.67 - $16.63Hourly, Your Recovery Has the Power to Change Lives.
Have you found hope and healing in your own recovery journey? Are you passionate about helping others discover that recovery is possible?
Radiant Health is looking for compassionate, recovery-focused individuals to join our team as a Peer Support Specialist. Your lived experience is your greatest strength. By sharing your journey and walking alongside others, you'll help individuals overcome addiction, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders while building healthier, more meaningful lives.
What you'll Do
As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll work alongside therapists, providers, case managers, and community partners to provide recovery-focused support for individuals seeking lasting recovery.
You'll:
Build trusting, supportive relationships with clients.
Help individuals identify personal recovery goals and develop realistic actionplans.
Encourage hope while celebrating progress and personal achievements.
Teach coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and healthy communication.
Help clients recognize their strengths and overcome barriers to recovery.
Support employment, education, and community involvement.
Connect clients with valuable community resources.
Advocate for clients during treatment team meetings and appointments.
Serve as a positive role model by sharing your own recovery experience appropriately.
Support all pathways of recovery, including Medication-Assisted Treatment(MAT).
Complete documentation accurately and maintain client confidentiality.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to changing lives.
Your story matters! If you're ready to use your recovery journey to help others find theirs, we'd love to
hear from you.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Peer Support Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Must have personal, lived experience in their own recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders.
Minimum recovery time of 1-2 years
Experience working in behavioral health, social work, case management, or related field preferred
Must have a valid drivers license
