Join Our Team as a Peer Specialist at UPMC Chautauqua!

Use your lived experience to inspire and empower others on their recovery journeys. Peer Specialists at UPMC Chautauqua provide compassionate, non-clinical support as vital members of our treatment teams. In this role, you’ll serve as a role model for recovery, help individuals overcome barriers to treatment, and collaborate with staff to foster understanding and support.

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact and promote hope and healing in our community. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

Deliver peer support services to consumers in program settings, the community, as directed by the supervisor. Assist consumers in managing their recovery by helping to identify goals, overcome barriers, and develop strategies to achieve success. Support consumers in identifying natural supports and community resources, while educating them on how to utilize these in their recovery journey. Advocate for consumers and the recovery model by contributing to staff and treatment team meetings, ensuring the consumer’s perspective and goals are represented. Accompany consumers to community support meetings or events when appropriate and provide follow-up support through one-on-one interactions, phone calls, or mobile visits. Maintain professional boundaries in alignment with peer orientation training guidelines. Monitor progress toward recovery goals and provide constructive feedback to consumers, family members, and clinical staff as needed. Apply knowledge of tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Personal Medicine, and Mental Health Advanced Directives, while sharing personal recovery experiences when appropriate. Teach problem-solving and social skills to consumers through role modeling, coaching, and skill-building activities in areas such as money management, transportation, and time management. Complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, as directed by the supervisor. Demonstrate system-wide competencies and behaviors. Perform other duties as assigned.

This description highlights the meaningful work Peer Specialists do to empower individuals in their recovery while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.