Provide mentorship, advocacy, and motivation to clients by sharing personal lived experience in recovery to promote long-term independence. Deliver community-based services primarily in clients' homes to help prevent relapse and foster self-determination.
Job DetailsLevel
EntryJob
Location:
Community
Options
Fargo -
Fargo,
ND 58103Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $17.34 - $20.40
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
Road
WarriorJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category: Entry LevelJoin our Team! Community Options has an exciting opportunity within the Behavioral Health Department as a Peer Support. This position involves sharing personal and practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit clients. With this position, services are delivered by trained and certified individuals in mental health, substance use, or brain injury to promote hope, self-determination, and skills to achieve long-term independence in the community. Peer Support Services are community-based and are expected to be in the community 85% of the workday. Work will be done primarily in the individual's home and community. The Peer Support will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to clients to help prevent relapse and promote long-term independence. Peer Supports must demonstrate an ability to share personal experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships and must understand and respect each client’s unique path to recovery. Who are we? Community Options is a statewide organization with ten offices across North Dakota and countless programs tailored to individuals. Through our person-centered approach, we can assist many people to recognize their potential. Community Options works with individuals from all walks of life. Through our person-centered approach we offer support services to aid people who have experienced: Low-income or poverty Homelessness Justice Involved Mental health diagnosis Addiction Single parents Why Community Options? Health, Vision, and Dental insurance Paid leave time Paid Holidays 401k Life insurance Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve! Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status The salary for this position is $17.34 - $20.40 an hour depending on experience (DOE).
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or general equivalency (GED); must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and write at a level proficient enough for training, documentation, and the type of work peer support will require. Self-identify as an individual who has personal lived experience and is willing to publicly identify as an individual in recovery from a mental health disorder, brain injury, substance use disorder, or combination. Preference will be given to individuals that have at least one year of personal successful recovery. A strong desire to assist others achieve personal recovery, be knowledgeable about mental health services and resources offered in your community and prefer working with clients in their home and natural environments. A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state and the ability to travel based on operational and clientele needs, this may include travel to outer, surrounding regions as assigned. Successful completion of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam or the ability to obtain the certificate within the first 3 months of employment. Successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and obtain ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval. Completion of training as required by Community Options.
Must possess certain basic skills, including the ability to: Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately. Read, write, understand, and apply written instructions in English. Complete basic computer-related tasks. Make ethical and professional decisions. Organize and manage tasks. Provide quality customer service. Work as part of a team. Commitment to company values.
Other
Skills and
Experience: Team player; good organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of community events and opportunities for customers.
Reporting to this position:
None
Physical
Demands and
Work
Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to have the ability to climb (stairs), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulder), bend, twist, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, fine motor manipulation, talk, hear, and complete repetitive motions; swimming may be required in direct care roles. Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be subject to working with customers that exhibit behaviors that would require the employee to use possible physical de-escalation techniques.
Work
Environment: Employees work in indoor and/or outdoor environments, i.e., office, home, or community setting. Employees are required to operate a motor vehicle and travel as deemed necessary. Assigned work shifts and locations will vary depending on the customers’ and/ or agency needs.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority. Community Options exists to help people live individually and be active in their community. Equal Employment Opportunity Community Options does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED and self-identification as an individual in recovery from mental health, substance use, or brain injury. Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain Certified Peer Specialist certification within three months of hire.
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Market context
Behavioral health roles in North Dakota
Behavioral-health positions in North Dakota are often driven by ongoing need for clinicians who can support patients across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may require a doctorate, board eligibility or certification, and the ability to complete specialty board certification within six years, along with medical staff appointments and insurance credentialing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your board pathway, credentialing timeline, and licensure fit before applying.
