High school diploma or GED required. Self-identified as having direct, personal experience living with mental illness and recovery, with a primary diagnosis of mental illness or dual diagnosis. At least one year of experience working on recovery and able to manage their own wellness. 

This position supports individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma, or substance use drawing from their own lived experience to help guide others through their own mental health recovery journey.  Peers offer encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance, and understanding that aids in the recovery process of the individual.  Work involves observing interactions with persons served and facilitating individual and group sessions. 

Knowledge of programs for persons with behavioral and intellectual challenges, of peer philosophy and role, of recovery models, of trauma-informed care, and of medications administered to persons being served. Skill in the use of a computer, in sharing personal challenges, in listening, and in documenting and monitoring interactions with persons served.

Ability to coordinate and lead other peer specialist in day-to-day duties.  Ability to work in teams, to follow policies and procedures of the Andrews Center and Medicaid, to work with persons in challenging situations, and to communicate effectively.

Full-Time - Tyler

Great Fringe Benefits