Peer Support / Trainer (Evening 5-9p Shift)

Peer Support / Trainer - Job Description

As a Peer Support / Trainer, you will be responsible for providing supportive services for clients who need wrap-around services to keep them living their lives in the community and out of the hospitals, jails, crisis systems, or emergency rooms.

As a Peer Support / Trainer you will provide direct care peer support, life skills and pre-employment training, and supportive services virtually using Zoom, in the office, and in the community. You will work as part of a clinical team to assess clients' needs, participate in the development of individual service plans, and train, encourage, support, and advocate for clients. You will be responsible for coaching and consulting with clients to promote recovery and self-direction and facilitate wellness management and recovery strategies. In addition, you will assist clients in accessing additional services as needed.

Skills / Requirements

• Genuine desire to help people REQUIRED
• Computer and Mobile Device Operational Skills
• Effective Digital and Verbal Communication Skills
• Lived experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or major life change
• Completion of PRSS - Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training and Certification
• CPR / First Aid
• High school education or equivalent experience is preferred, but not required.
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance (
• Or at least have applied and be able to get clearance.)

Job Duties, but not limited to :

Job Type : Contract, Full-time or Part-time Pay : $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Schedule : PRN, 4 or 8-hour day, evening and weekend shifts available.