Peer Support Specialist

We're Hiring: Certified Peer Support Specialist – Missoula, MT

Do you believe in the power of lived experience to inspire change? Are you passionate about supporting others on their journey to recovery?

We’re looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our compassionate team in Missoula, MT. In this vital role, you’ll draw on your own recovery journey to offer hope, connection, and empowerment to individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Your Impact:

• Provide individual and group peer support based on shared experience and mutual respect
• Build authentic, trust-based relationships that foster resilience and self-determination
• Collaborate with clinical teams to create a recovery-oriented atmosphere
• Model healthy coping skills and ongoing wellness practices

What You Bring:

• Certified Peer Support Specialist credential (required)
• Personal experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to empowering others and advocating for person-centered care

Why Join Us?

This role is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, authenticity, and the healing power of shared experience. Here, your story becomes a source of hope and transformation for others.

$17.50 hourly

• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
• Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
• Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
• Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
• Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
• Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
• Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.

• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
• Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full automobile insurance coverage.
• HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state of Montana.
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.