Peer Support Specialist
Company: Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Job Title: Peer Support Specialist
Temporary Full Time Non-Exempt Reports to: Project Director
Summary: A peer support provider is a person who uses their lived
experience of recovery from mental or substance use disorders or as
a family member/caregiver of such a person, plus skills learned in
formal training, to deliver services to promote recovery and
resiliency. This is a temporary fulltime opportunity.
Responsibilities: Assist clients in articulating personal goals for
recovery using one-to-one and group sessions. Assist clients in
working with their case manager or treatment team in determining
the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and
self-directed recovery. Assist clients in setting up and sustaining
self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and
joining existing groups. Immediate crisis response if necessary.
When applicable and appropriate administer relevant screenings.
Willing to share your own experiences and what skills, strengths,
supports and resources you use. Model effective coping techniques
and self-help strategies. Work with the clients and other treatment
team staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on each
client’s identified goals in their integrated service plan.
Facilitate peer-support groups. Referrals to appropriate mental
health services When applicable, provide transportation for clients
to appointments at CBWF. *The above duties are not limited to a
specific grant* Requirements EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma, or its equivalent Prefer at least five years’
experience with people with mental health histories. Must be able
to identify with the population of focus by living with a mental
health disorder. Bilingual preferred. SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work
effectively with a wide range of populations in a diverse
community. Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2
years preferred. Good communication skills, such as listening well,
and using language appropriately. WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal
workweek schedule is from Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM. Some
evenings required for support groups and after-hours events. Amount
of travel required is up to 25% of the time. Work will be performed
in a typical interior/office work environment, client’s homes.
Potential for on-call to staff crisis clients.
Keywords: Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, Corpus Christi , Peer Support Specialist, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
