Riverside Community Care·Needham, Massachusetts
The Peer Specialist works within a PACT team to guide individuals through their recovery process using their own lived experience as a model. They provide education, facilitate individual and group conversations, and assist participants in accessing recovery resources and communities.
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Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment
Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our community-based PACT program in the Norwood/Needham/Dedham area.
PACT provides individuals referred by the Department of Mental Health or MBHP with access to community-based rehabilitation, clinical treatment, employment, housing, wellness and peer services, with ancillary supports that will be coordinated in partnership with the individual. Services are designed to be flexible based on the needs of the persons served, and to promote resiliency and recovery for all participants. PACT is a 24/7 program and services are provided 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to guide the recovery focused culture within this team.
The Peer Specialist will work as a member of the PACT team to inspire that recovery is possible through individual and group conversations, guiding individuals through their own recovery process, and assisting individuals with learning about and accessing recovery resources and communities. The Peer Specialist will provide education to individuals and team members, and direct services using their own recovery experience as a positive model.
Schedule: Part Time, 20 hours
Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Our Benefits [https://www.riversidecc.org/careers/employee-benefits/]
Our Culture [https://www.riversidecc.org/about-riverside-community-care/our-culture/]
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5_qJ-SZ7o]
Candidates must have personal recovery experience to serve as a positive model for others. Obtaining a CPS certification is encouraged and linked to a pay increase.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Peer Specialist roles in Program for Assertive Community Treatment settings are often sought by teams serving people with serious mental health needs in the community. These positions are competitive because lived recovery experience, strong boundaries, and the ability to support engagement and trust matter as much as clinical teamwork; CPS certification is encouraged here and is tied to a pay increase. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then highlight your recovery experience and readiness to pursue certification in your application.
