Peer Advocate Specialist

Position Summary

Empower individuals recovering from mental health challenges through one-on-one mentoring and community-based support. Drawing from your personal lived experience, you will guide clients in building self-advocacy skills, wellness routines, and confidence to navigate their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized coaching and peer support focused on self-advocacy, wellness management, and daily living skills.
• Conduct outreach, resource navigation, and advocacy for housing, benefits, and entitlements.
• Facilitate workshops, peer counseling, and recovery education sessions.
• Share lived experience to promote empowerment, hope, and skill-building.
• Maintain accurate records of client engagement and program participation.
• Collaborate with team members to support a client-centered, recovery-focused approach.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Peer Advocate or related training program preferred.
• Lived experience with mental health challenges or recovery (self or close family member).
• Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to non-judgmental, client-centered care and peer support principles.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27