Mental Health Peer Support Specialist ACT Program

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Specialist in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program to join our team of talented professionals.

We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. This is a salary grade 103A. Hourly rates start at $21.16. The starting range provided is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, licensed supervision and eligibility for biweekly incentives.

As a Peer Support Specialist in the ACT Program, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering peer support services, consistent with existing Medicaid guidelines, to individual consumers or groups of consumers.
• Peers will promote and model recovery and assist consumers in developing skills necessary to access community resources, live more independently, improve their health and wellness, continue their education, and pursue opportunities for meaningful work in their community.
• Regular business hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Including 4 hours after 5pm (Monday through Thursday, some evening and weekend hours may be required for special agency or community events.

The Guidance believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a team-oriented work environment and much more!