Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $42,000/Annually
Work Location: Community-Based with Hybrid Work Opportunities

Position Summary

The Peer Support Specialist provides direct support and engagement services to individuals with high-acuity behavioral health needs who are participating in Criminal Justice Ministry’s housing and reentry programs. This role serves as a critical bridge between clients and clinical services, helping individuals remain engaged in care while promoting hope, resilience, self-determination, and recovery.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Build supportive, trusting relationships with clients through peer-based engagement and encouragement.
- Utilize personal recovery and lived experience, when appropriate, to inspire hope and model successful community reintegration.




- Conduct regular home visits to assess client well-being and provide ongoing support.
- Support clients in developing daily living skills, healthy routines, and community connections.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation of client contacts, home visits, service activities, and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current Certified Peer Support Specialist credential required, or ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
- Strong understanding of peer support principles, recovery-oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction strategies.
- Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, justice involvement, or housing instability preferred.

📌 Peer Support Specialist (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 Criminal Justice Ministry
📍 Comunidad de Madrid