Peer Support Specialist - part time
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Peer support specialists employed in Missouri earn a median of $20.09 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description Summary :
The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues who are learning to manage aspects of their mental illness/substance abuse recovery.
Education
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experiences
- Must be a recipient of or have received mental health services in the recent past.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.
- Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.
- Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.
- Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.
- Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.
- Assist in accessing support groups in the community.
- Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.
- Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.
- Teach stress reduction exercises.
- Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services.
- Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
From Ozark Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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