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 your lived experience can create hope and inspire change? Are you passionate about walking alongside others on their recovery journey?

We’re seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our caring, recovery-focused team in Missoula, MT. In this role, you’ll use your own recovery experience to empower others, foster connection, and support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

What You’ll Do

  • Offer individual and group peer support rooted in shared experience and mutual respect
  • Build trusting, authentic relationships that encourage resilience and self-determination
  • Partner with clinical teams to promote a recovery-oriented environment
  • Model healthy coping strategies and wellness practices

What We’re Looking For

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

Why Join Our Team?

This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. At our organization, your story matters. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values empathy, authenticity, and the healing power of shared experience. Here, your journey 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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