Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist- Part Time

HJ Staffing is seeking a compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist to join our team on a part-time, second-shift schedule. This role is ideal for someone with lived experience navigating mental health, substance use, or co-occurring recovery journeys, who is now ready to support others on similar paths.

You'll play a vital role in empowering individuals to build the skills, confidence, and community connections necessary for independent living and successful recovery. This position supports clients through transitions between levels of care and works in alignment with the Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide non-clinical, peer-based support to individuals experiencing mental health, addiction, or co-occurring challenges

• Use lived experience to offer hope, understanding, and shared strategies for recovery and resilience

• Support individuals transitioning from inpatient, residential, or other care settings back into the community

• Assist clients in developing coping skills, life skills, and support systems

• Encourage and model self-advocacy, wellness, and independence

• Document interactions and report client progress and concerns to clinical or administrative staff as needed

• Participate in team meetings and training related to peer support best practices

• Maintain ethical boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and program policies

Qualifications:

• Lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or co-occurring conditions and active recovery

• Ability to model and maintain recovery principles in a professional role

• High school diploma or GED required; peer support certification preferred or willingness to obtain

• Ability to work part-time during second shift hours (typically late afternoon to evening)

• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with community mental health and social support resources

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Schedule:

• Part-Time, Second Shift (Late Afternoon to Evening)

• Flexibility is required to support transition periods and client needs