Certified Peer Support Specialist - Outreach

Tacoma, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $21.75 - $29.67

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

403B retirement plan

Life insurance

long term disability

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Paid sick leave

paid vacation leave

Bereavement leave

Student loan repayment

continuing education assistance

Job Description

Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR) is a well-established organization located in Downtown Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to serving individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and homelessness. As a reputable nonprofit entity, CLR offers a wide range of behavioral health services, focusing on empowering clients to achieve recovery, wellness, and improved quality of life through compassionate and peer-driven support. With a commitment to inclusivity and person-centered care, CLR strives to create a supportive environment that respects the dignity and diversity of all individuals it serves. The organization prides itself on offering comprehensive benefits to its employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with premiums fully paid for employees, paid holidays, retirement plans, and educational assistance, fostering a positive workplace culture and professional growth opportunities.

The Certified Peer Support Specialist role at Comprehensive Life Resources is a vital position within the Homeless Outreach team, designed to engage clients through shared lived experiences to promote recovery and self-advocacy. This full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, offers competitive pay ranging from $21.75 to $29.67 per hour. The role involves providing hands-on support that enables clients to develop essential life skills, access healthcare and community resources, and maintain wellness goals. The specialist works closely within multidisciplinary teams, contributing their unique experiential knowledge to facilitate symptom management, social connection, and community integration for individuals navigating behavioral health conditions. Key responsibilities also include transporting clients when necessary, attending team meetings, and continuously participating in professional development and supervision to uphold ethical and effective peer support practices. By leveraging personal recovery stories and peer support techniques such as Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), the Peer Support Specialist fosters hope and resilience among clients, playing an integral role in their journey to recovery and autonomy.

Job Requirements

Valid WA state Certified Peer Specialist credential or eligibility to obtain credential
Experience in behavioral health peer support preferred
Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with clients and team members
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision

Job Qualifications

WA State credential or ability to become credentialed
Proficiency in common Microsoft applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
Active current credential as a Certified Peer Specialist per WA DOH
Must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and working vehicle

Job Duties

Assist clients in skill building to promote recovery, self-direction, self-advocacy
Facilitate wellness management and recovery strategies such as IMR and WRAP
Promote and model recovery principles and values within and as a member of multidisciplinary client support team
Provide information and support about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery
Educate clients about daily living skills, self-advocacy skills, healthcare and other systems navigation
Connect clients to community resources and natural supports
Identify strengths and assets, and set goals led by the person receiving the Peer’s support
Promote hope through sharing of lived experience
Role model ongoing recovery and wellness management
Attend and facilitate treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and designated staff training and consultation sessions as assigned
Ensure ethical and professional standards of practice
Actively participate in peer supervision and training for continued professional growth