What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Peer Support Specialist (1st Shift 7-3 pm, 2nd Shift 3-11pm Weekends Only) position at Get Set Go Health & Wellness Company, LLC?
***THIS POSITION IS FOR ONE 1st Shift 7-3 pm, 2nd Shift 3-11pm WEEKENDS ONLY***
Get Set Go Health & Wellness Company, LLC is dedicated to empowering individuals on their recovery journey. Our Adult Peer Support Services (APSS) provide structured, community-based support for adults (18 ) living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. We focus on recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, and strengthening daily living skills to promote independence and long-term wellness.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide compassionate, recovery-oriented peer support services. This role centers on lived experience, mutuality, and relationship-building to help individuals strengthen resilience, access services, and progress toward personal recovery goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support services in community-based settings
- Build supportive, trusting relationships using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
- Assist individuals with completing applications, referrals, and paperwork to access community resources
- Observe, document, and report behavioral changes, progress, and service delivery in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
- Utilize therapeutic communication to engage individuals and encourage participation in services
- Provide wellness education and skills training, including coping skills, problem-solving, anger management, and emotional regulation
- Collaborate with treatment providers and team members to promote continuity of care
- Facilitate and lead peer support groups focused on empowerment, recovery, and self-advocacy
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards at all times
- Complete required documentation accurately and within designated timeframes
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Successful completion of a Certified Peer Support Specialist Training Program (5-day training with written and verbal exams)
- Must self-identify as a person with lived experience of mental illness and/or recovery from substance use disorder
- Demonstrated understanding of the recovery process and ability to use lived experience to support others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Why Join Get Set Go Health & Wellness Company?
- Make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their recovery journey
- Work in a supportive, inclusive, and recovery-focused environment
- Gain valuable experience in community mental health and peer support services
- Be part of an organization that values dignity, empathy, and empowerment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Get Set Go Health & Wellness Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14