Peer Specialist

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**Peer Specialist**

Provide support services to adults on their recovery journey

experiencing mental health challenges through connection and

relationship building. A Peer Specialist\'s approach is guided by

personal lived experience and recovery from mental health and/or

substance recovery. This position starts July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and support to individuals experiencing
  
  

difficult situations and/or strong emotions.

• Develop meaningful relationships with individuals with varied
  
  

experiences and worldviews.

• Strategically share pieces of your own recovery journey to inspire
  
  

hope.

• Promote self-determination and choice for individuals.
• Support individuals in developing self-advocacy skills.
• Model recovery and sustained wellness.
• Complete agency and program documentation.
  
  

Requirements

• Valid driver\'s license and use of a personal vehicle
• High School Diploma or GED
• Personal experience with mental challenges and/or substance recovery
• Peer Certification (to be completed post-hire)
  
  

Structure

• Full time (Monday through Saturday, daytime and evening hours)
• Nonexempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at \$21.35/hr
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
  
  

Benefits

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees
  
  

(and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16

hours or more

• Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support
  
  

for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).

This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.

• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability
  
  

insurance

• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain
  
  

College truED

• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness
  
  

groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing

workplace wellness advocacy and education

• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted
  
  

gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes,

auto/home insurance, and more!

• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center
  
  

policy, for both internal and external applicants.

• Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are
  
  

committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are

responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast

in our practice and pursuit of excellence.*

• Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
  
  

agency\'s culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity

of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with

disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit \"About Us\" to

review Howard Center\'s EOE policy.*

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