What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Peninsula Behavioral Health?
Peer Support Specialist – Foundations of Community Support
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8–5
Pay: $20–$25/hr (DOE/DOQ)
Hours: Full‑time, 40 hrs/week
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation/sick/float days, 403(b), life insurance, long‑term disability, EAP, wellness program, LifeFlight membership, education allowance.
About the Role
The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery‑oriented support to individuals experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or barriers to employment. This role uses lived experience to offer encouragement, mentorship, and practical skills coaching in community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Support participants with goals related to employment, education, housing, and independent living.
- Provide peer coaching for job readiness, workplace success, budgeting, communication, and daily living skills.
- Assist with job searches, navigating community resources, and building stable relationships with landlords, employers, and partners.
- Deliver services in homes, workplaces, and community locations.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation meeting Medicaid, WAC/RCW, and agency standards.
- Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2).
- Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree
- Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (agency can assist)
- Certification: Certified Peer Support Specialist within 6 months (agency can assist)
- Experience:
- Personal experience with mental health services OR
- In recovery from substance use disorder for 2 years
- Valid driver’s license & insurable driving record; comfortable transporting clients
- Pass pre‑employment drug screen & background check
- Provide immunization records (MMR, Hep B, Tdap, flu)
Preferred: Prior experience as a Peer Support Specialist
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to support skill‑building in work, education, and daily living
- Sound judgment, crisis management, and boundary‑setting
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in office, home, and community settings
*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have YOUR OWN personal experience receiving services for a mental health condition OR is in recovery from a substance use disorder for at least the last two consecutive years?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25