Peer Support Specialist

Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Helena Who We AreAt Many Rivers Whole Health, we partner with people and communities to serve the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Through compassionate, recovery-oriented behavioral health services, we help individuals achieve wellness while strengthening the communities we serve. Our team is dedicated to empowering individuals and creating opportunities for recovery, growth, and independence. Why You'll Love Working HereThis is more than a behavioral health role. It's an opportunity to use your lived experience to inspire hope, support recovery, and help individuals navigate their journey toward wellness and self-sufficiency. As our Outpatient Peer Support Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to: ✅ Use your own recovery experience to encourage and support others in their recovery journey ✅ Help individuals identify goals and create meaningful recovery plans ✅ Empower clients to build confidence, self-advocacy, and independence ✅ Connect individuals with community resources and support networks ✅ Develop trusting relationships that promote growth, wellness, and resilience ✅ Serve as a valued member of a multidisciplinary treatment team ✅ Advocate for individuals as they work toward achieving personal recovery goals ✅ Support community integration and social connection ✅ Gain ongoing professional development through certification, supervision, and training opportunities ✅ Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community ✅ Excellent benefits package, including: 401(k) with employer matching Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid Time Off & Paid Birthday Off Wage: $18.15/hour What You'll DoAs the Peer Support Specialist, you will provide community-based peer support services that promote recovery, empowerment, wellness, and community integration for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Drawing on your lived experience, you will help clients identify strengths, navigate resources, and pursue their recovery goals while serving as a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement. Your responsibilities will include: Working with clients to develop individualized recovery plans and identify goals Providing peer support, encouragement, and recovery-focused coaching Promoting self-determination, personal choice, and informed decision-making Supporting clients in developing life skills and community integration skills Advocating for individuals and assisting them in achieving recovery goals Connecting clients with community resources and natural supports Collaborating with treatment team members to coordinate services and support Monitoring client progress and maintaining regular engagement through peer support services Maintaining accurate documentation, reports, and client records Managing an assigned caseload and productivity expectations Participating in required peer support training, clinical supervision, and continuing education Building relationships with community partners and referral sources Attending agency-required trainings and meetings Performing other duties as assigned in support of client care and recovery services What You'll BringRequired Qualifications High school diploma or GED Self-identification as an individual in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges Ability to effectively share lived experience in a professional and recovery-focused manner Ability to pass Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification within one month of employment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet-based programs Valid Montana driver's license, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance Ability to travel within the community Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Preferred Qualifications Experience working within behavioral health, recovery, or peer support services Knowledge of community resources and support systems Experience supporting individuals with severe mental illness and/or substance use challenges Understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centered care practices Experience advocating for individuals receiving behavioral health services Familiarity with documentation and electronic recordkeeping systems All positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must successfully pass Background and Motor Vehicle Record checks. Who You AreYou are passionate about recovery and believe that personal experience can be a powerful tool for inspiring hope and change. You understand the challenges individuals face and enjoy helping others build confidence, resilience, and meaningful lives in the community. You: Lead by example in demonstrating recovery and wellness Build positive, supportive relationships with clients and community partners Listen with empathy and encourage others to identify their strengths Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and coworkers Promote client choice, self-advocacy, and independence Remain professional while maintaining healthy boundaries Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills Adapt to changing client needs and priorities Share our commitment to compassionate, person-centered behavioral healthcare Join Our MissionMany Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment through a recovery-based approach.