Overnight Residential Peer Support Specialist

On the Road to Wellness is a non-clinical, member-driven peer support organization focused on supporting adults aged 18 and older in their mental health recovery and wellness journeys. With over 35 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can cultivate and maintain their own sense of wellness through the power of education, communication, and engaging activities. We believe in fostering community ties and enhancing life skills through our various programs. Our services include free transportation, and we operate without insurance or identification requirements, ensuring that all individuals can access our support. As we continue to grow and expand our outreach, we are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Overnight Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This person will provide overnight peer support for up to 3 guests at a time in a residential setting. If you are passionate about strategically using your own experiences to show others they are not alone when they feel challenged by life's ups and downs, we would love to hear from you!

At the Step-Up Step-Down home, we provide direct support to individuals who are seeking an alternative to a traditional psychiatric in-patient stay. We offer 24 hour peer support to those who are actively working on their mental health and wellness goals. Our guests are offered a private room in a home-like environment, transportation, and full independence. We provide wellness education in the form of daily groups and 1-on-1 connections, and offer our support to seek and get connected to resources that provide stable housing, access to food, and additional mental and physical health supports as needed.

Please visit our website at www.OTRTW.org and view our Step-Up Step-Down testimonial video at https://youtu.be/Chz9yPkjUSo to learn more about our organization and the kind of support we offer in our community.

Both resume and cover letter are required in order to be considered for an interview.

Requirements

Some basic requirements for this role are...

• a strong commitment to your own recovery, self-care, and wellness
• excellent communication skills and work ethic
• a willingness to be open, and honest about your mental health journey
• an ability to be strategic and tactful when sharing personal details
• a desire to learn, grow, and be trained as a Certified Peer Support Specialist
• overnight availability

Benefits

Benefits of working with the Step-Up Step-Down team with On the Road to Wellness include a flexible and relaxed atmosphere and consistent opportunities to connect, learn, grow, We offer training at no cost to you to learn more about how to support others in a non-clinical capacity and to gain a Certified Peer Support Specialist credential which is recognized nationwide.

Part time overnight position available: consistently 24 hours a week

Pay: $17.00/hour