Peer Specialist
CHDHolyoke, Massachusetts, United States • Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Posted July 22, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
The Center for Human Development provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.
Job Description
The Center for Human Development is seeking a Peer Specialist to support individuals with psychiatric diagnoses, trauma histories, homelessness, or substance use problems. The Peer Specialist will use their lived experience to advocate and support individuals in finding their voice and achieving their goals.
Requirements
- Direct lived experience with psychiatric diagnoses, trauma histories, homelessness, problems with substance and/or other life-disrupting events
- Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for others
- Ability to work well within a team model and independently
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Earned vacation time
- Paid holidays
