Peer Support Specialist Job at Winds of Change, Missoula, MT

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  • Winds of Change
  • Missoula, MT

Job Description

We're Hiring: Certified Peer Support Specialist – Missoula, MT

Do you believe in the power of lived experience to inspire change? Are you passionate about supporting others on their journey to recovery?

We’re looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our compassionate team in Missoula, MT . In this vital role, you’ll draw on your own recovery journey to offer hope, connection, and empowerment to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Your Impact:

  • Provide individual and group peer support based on shared experience and mutual respect
  • Build authentic, trust-based relationships that foster resilience and self-determination
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to create a recovery-oriented atmosphere
  • Model healthy coping skills and ongoing wellness practices

What You Bring:

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist credential (required)
  • Personal experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to empowering others and advocating for person-centered care

Why Join Us?

This role is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, authenticity, and the healing power of shared experience. Here, your story becomes a source of hope and transformation for others.

Compensation:

$17.50 hourly

Responsibilities:
  • Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
  • Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
  • Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
  • Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
  • Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
  • Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
  • Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
  • Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
  • Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
  • Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
  • Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
  • Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
  • Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
  • Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Qualifications:
  • Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
  • Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full automobile insurance coverage.
  • HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state of Montana.
  • Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
About Company

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

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Compensation details: 17.5-17.5 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start, Work from home, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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