Certified Peer Support Worker

## Certified Peer Support Worker Apply:
Albuquerque, NM:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 8, 2026 (7 days left to apply):
JR103784
** Job Posting

Title:

** Certified Peer Support Worker
** Department:
** Behavioral Health
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* Location:

** 5901 ZUNI RD SE
** Pay Range:**$22.81 - $36.01
** Close Date:
** October 7, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) assists peers through a helping relationship to promote respect, trust, warmth, and empower individuals to makes changes and decisions to enhance their lives. Assists peers and provides case management services in the process of recovery, to help build resilience, and provide hope that recovery is possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Obtains relevant information about clients through interview and case history to determine level of severity of substance misuse and/or mental health problems.  
• Provides case management services for assigned clients based on needs identified and assists clients in following through with programs directed at treatment and/or rehabilitation.  
• Assists clients in meeting goals established in Individual Service Plan.  
• Assists clients in directing their own recovery and advocacy processes.  
• Promotes client skills for coping with and managing symptoms, while facilitating use of natural support and enhancement of community living skills.  
• Provides client activities that emphasize acquisition, development, and expansion of rehabilitation skills needed to move forward in recovery.  
• Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies, resources and professional necessary for successful case management for clients.  
• Transports clients to appointments and other service providers in the community.  
• Documents case management process, maintain notes and complete records, forms and reports.  
• Maintains ethical standards of practice, competence, conduct and integrity, confidentiality, responsibility to clients.  
• Attends staff meetings and team conferences as assigned.  
• May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

* The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  
• Associate's degree in a related field.  
• Three (3) years of experience working in Behavior Health environment.  
• NM Certification as a Peer Support worker is required.

* Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION    SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE  The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:  
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.  
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.  
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.  
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license…