Peer Support Specialist
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation IncCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
Posted May 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community health in the Coastal Bend region through evidence-based opioid abatement strategies, community education, and direct medical care. The foundation offers services such as naloxone distribution, mental health referrals, and coordinated opioid recovery programs, staffed by health educators, project coordinators, and medical practitioners.
Job Description
A Peer Support Specialist provides services to promote recovery and resiliency to clients with mental or substance use disorders. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal goals, facilitating peer-support groups, and referring clients to mental health services.
Requirements
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- At least five years' experience with people with mental health histories
- Must be able to identify with the population of focus by living with a mental health disorder
- Bilingual preferred
