Peer Recovery Specialist - New Haven
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About the job
About the Role
As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you’ll use your lived experience with challenges such as mental health, substance use, or system involvement to provide guidance and support to young adults. This role focuses on building trust, offering hope, and empowering peers. You’ll help people live safe, fulfilling lives while building trusting relationships that encourage independence and personal choice.
Your responsibilities may include:
Assisting visitors in identifying goals for their future
Facilitating peer-led groups
Advocating for young adults needs, whenever possible
Working collaboratively as part of a compassionate, supportive team
No two days are the same - and every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking positive and reliable individuals who are can serve as mentors for young adults going through challenges similar to your lived experience.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Experience Navigating behavioral health services
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
This position is intended for individuals with lived experience as participants in the mental health service system who have demonstrated the ability to access and utilize community resources effectively.
Pay
$17.85 per hour
From Marrakech's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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