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Peer Support Specialist – Foundations of Community Support

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8–5

Pay: $20–$25/hr (DOE/DOQ)

Hours: Full‑time, 40 hrs/week

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation/sick/float days, 403(b), life insurance, long‑term disability, EAP, wellness program, LifeFlight membership, education allowance.

About the Role

The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery‑oriented support to individuals experiencing housing instability, homelessness, or barriers to employment. This role uses lived experience to offer encouragement, mentorship, and practical skills coaching in community settings.

Key Responsibilities

Support participants with goals related to employment, education, housing, and independent living.
Provide peer coaching for job readiness, workplace success, budgeting, communication, and daily living skills.
Assist with job searches, navigating community resources, and building stable relationships with landlords, employers, and partners.
Deliver services in homes, workplaces, and community locations.
Complete accurate, timely documentation meeting Medicaid, WAC/RCW, and agency standards.
Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2).
Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree
Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (agency can assist)
Certification: Certified Peer Support Specialist within 6 months (agency can assist)
Experience:
Personal experience with mental health services OR
In recovery from substance use disorder for 2+ years
Valid driver’s license & insurable driving record; comfortable transporting clients
Pass pre‑employment drug screen & background check
Provide immunization records (MMR, Hep B, Tdap, flu)

Preferred: Prior experience as a Peer Support Specialist

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Ability to support skill‑building in work, education, and daily living
Sound judgment, crisis management, and boundary‑setting
Works well independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working in office, home, and community settings

*Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have YOUR OWN personal experience receiving services for a mental health condition OR is in recovery from a substance use disorder for at least the last two consecutive years?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Port Angeles, WA 98362: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person Career Opportunities - Peninsula Behavioral Health careers

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