Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, with a focus on promoting recovery, independence, and self-advocacy. Drawing from personal lived experience, the Peer Support Specialist offers guidance, encouragement, and insight to help clients navigate their recovery journey.

​ This is a 24 / 7 facility with shifts available across all hours. Compensation is based on experience.

Essential Functions

• Support clients in managing symptoms and pursuing recovery through shared experiences and role modeling.
• Encourage client engagement in treatment and personal growth.
• Promote self-advocacy and help clients build natural support systems.
• Assist with daily living skills, vocational goals, housing access, and financial stability.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities to enhance socialization and community integration.
• Connect clients to additional resources and peer support networks.
• Participate in team meetings and provide consultation to providers from a consumer perspective.
• Maintain awareness of client rights, cultural sensitivity, and relevant social service regulations.
• Use American Sign Language and other communication tools to support clients effectively.
• Travel to various community settings to provide direct support.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher preferred.

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates) :

Experience Requirements :

Preferred Experience :

Job Specific Competencies / Skills :

Knowledge Requirements :

Oakland Community Health Network’s Core Competencies :

Additional Information

(Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, etc.) :

Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office hours.

OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees’ differences. This includes (but is not limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.