Vinfen·Somerville, Massachusetts
The Peer Specialist promotes engagement, hope, and full integration for adults receiving psychiatric rehabilitation services by providing Peer Support Services and helping them explore options and gain necessary skills for success. Responsibilities include implementing Peer Support-oriented Treatment Plan interventions and facilitating Peer Support groups as needed.
Schedule: Tue-Sat 9am-5pm
$23.33 / hour
Sign on bonus: $2000; $666 upon completion of 30 days, $666 upon completion of 6 months, $668 upon completion of 9 months
The ACCS Peer Specialist promotes the engagement, hope and the full integration and functioning of adults with receiving psychiatric rehabilitation services needed to live successfully in the community. As an ACCS Peer Specialist you will provide Peer Support Services and help Persons Served explore their options and gain the confidence, skills, and resources needed to succeed in goals.
In this role you will draw upon your own personal experiences with recovery in order to successfully build skills needed for independency.
Implement Peer Support-oriented Treatment Plan interventions with Person Served.
Provide support, education and advocacy especially at times of service and life transitions; for example being discharged from a hospital, detoxification unit or respite setting, moving to their own apartment, or when facing life stage challenges -- particularly for young adults and elders.
Engage Person Served in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
Facilitate Peer Support groups as needed
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers]
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: Peer Specialist, PeerSpecialist, CPS, advocacy, PeerSupport, VinfenPS
A High School Diploma is required, though a Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with personal experience in recovery from psychiatric conditions or addiction, supported by relevant training. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license, access to an insured vehicle, and meet specific criteria regarding certification or related experience within six months of hire.
Market context
In Massachusetts, peer specialist openings in mental health services often reflect ongoing demand for recovery-oriented support in community and behavioral health settings. This role is competitive because employers typically look for lived experience, a high school diploma or higher, relevant recovery training or certification, and comfort using personal experience to support others. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the certification path and prepare a brief example of how your recovery experience informs your work.