Peer Support Specialist (Part-Time) Job at On the Road to Wellness, Manchester, NH

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  • On the Road to Wellness
  • Manchester, NH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, member-driven peer support organization focused on supporting adults aged 18 and older in their mental health recovery and wellness journeys. With over 37 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can cultivate and maintain their own sense of wellness through the power of education, communication, and engaging activities. We believe in fostering community ties and enhancing life skills through our various programs. Our services include no cost transportation, and we operate without insurance or identification requirements, ensuring that all individuals can access our services. As we continue to grow and expand our outreach, we are seeking a conscientious and realiable Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This person will play a crucial role in ensuring a strong community of members, providing compassionate and empathtic mental health peer support. If you are passionate about mental health recovery we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Plan and facilitate Peer Support Groups, activities, offer one-to-one support, and outreach
  • Ability to accurately complete all required forms and reports in a timely manner
  • Perform work duties in a manner that align with company policy, and procedures
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless communication and workflow
  • Ability to resolve issues of conflict, complaint or incident using the priciples of peer support
  • Attend meetings and organizational trainings as required
  • Welcome guests, members, vendors, in a manner that supports a recovery community
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and accept differences in perspective and values.
  • Ability to be emotionally present and competent; recognize when you are not, seek support, and communicate this to supervisor.
  • A commitment to confidentialty and understanding of mental health challenges
  • Working knowledge of Peer Support Code of Ethics and SAMHSA Core Competencies

Requirements

  • Be 18 years or older and posseses a High School diploma or GED
  • Proven experience as a group facilitator of similar experience
  • Be physically able to perform job-related duties
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to pass a Peer Support Specialist certification course (within 1 year)
  • Knowledge gained by lived experience with the process of recovery from trauma, serious mental illness, and/or co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and is willing to self-identify with peers on this basis in the community.
  • Peer support experience preferred (paid or unpaid)

Benefits

  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid day off for employee's birthday
  • All required training provided by organization
  • No cost educational advancement opportunities
  • NH Peer Support Specialist Training Course
  • Recovery Friendly Workplace

Job Tags

Part time,

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