- Sarasota, Florida, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $17–$23 per hour
The Certified Peer Support Specialist provides emotional and informational support to individuals receiving services through the Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program and their families. Drawing from lived experience, this role helps inspire hope, promote recovery, and support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
Compensation
$16.50--$23.10
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Create and build connections with persons served to assist them in meeting their needs in order to become self-sufficient.
- Provide specialized case management and outreach services to individuals with perinatal mental health issues and substance use disorders.
- Assume responsibility for assessing persons served and family strengths, challenges, and needs.
- Collaborate and build connections with community partner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Nice to have: Bilingual