Crosspoint Human Services·Danville, Illinois
The Peer Support Specialist supports individuals with mental health and substance use challenges in building trust and accessing services. They collaborate with Crisis Counselors to promote participant engagement and stability in recovery.
Crosspoint Human Services is seeking a Peer Support Specialist with lived experience of mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery to support individuals in building trust, accessing services, and strengthening their path to recovery and stability. This role is grounded in support principles and values the power of shared experience to foster hope and connection. The Peer Support Specialist will work closely with participants and Crisis Counselors to promote engagement, self‑advocacy, and continuity of care.
Candidates must have lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery. The role requires a commitment to support principles and the ability to foster hope through shared experience.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
