PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS·St. Louis, Missouri
The Peer Specialist empowers consumers aged 16-25 by developing strength-based independent living plans and helping them cultivate self-confidence. They serve as a companion, educator, and advocate while connecting peers to community resources and services.
BJK People's Health Centers provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adults in the northern and central parts of the City of St.
Louis and North St.
Louis City.
A professional mental health staff serves a growing caseload of 2,800 patients, of which greater than ninety-five percent are chronically mentally ill and suffering from major psychiatric disorders.
BJK People's Health Centers operates a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center and a Comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center for adults and youth.
Many services are provided at schools.
Emergency services, including a crisis bed and mobile outreach, are available twenty-four hours per day.
A multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, counselors, social workers, educators, and support staff work diligently to carry out the mission of providing comprehensive care to patients and their families.
At BJK People's Health Centers, the Peer Specialist is who is responsible for assisting and empowering peer consumers by identifying a main concern, developing strength based independent living plans that includes a measurable goal and objectives, and carrying out the independent living plans with the peer consumers.
The Peer Specialist helps fellow peers cultivate their independence, self-confidence, and self-esteem in a residential setting.
The specialist empowers other people with disabilities to explore new options, resources, relationships, feelings, attitudes, and rights.
The Peer Specialist is a companion, educator, advocate and friend to consumers.
The age group that this position will be working with is 16-25 years.
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma: Participant in recovery support services
Strong desire for employment and strong desire to help others
Self starter who enjoys working independently
Experience that demonstrates organization and planning abilities.
Market context
In Missouri, Certified Peer Support Specialist roles are commonly tied to behavioral health, recovery, and community support settings, where demand reflects ongoing need for lived-experience-based care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both personal recovery experience and strong organization and planning skills, while certification is preferred but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm whether your recovery support experience and scheduling strengths match the posting.