Peer Support Professional

The Peer Support Specialist brings lived experience of recovery, mental health, substance use challenges to provide authentic, empathetic support during a crisis. Working in direct partnership with a Licensed Mental Health Worker, the Peer Support Professional helps clients feel understood, reduces stigma, and promotes pathways to recovery and stabilization in ones life.

• Minimum of one (3-5) years in recovery or experience with personal relations with substance use or mental health.
• If not Certified as a CPSP, Sounds of Sarah will provide that after Hiring
  - Required Peer Recovery Certification (CPSP
  - Certified Peer Support Professional or CPRC Certified Peer Recover Coach) along with all other training per program requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Indiana driver's license that meets Sounds of Sarah standards and policy.
• Willingness to complete all required training per program guidelines.
• Commitment to the mission of Sounds of Sarah to reduce stigma, save lives, and strengthen community resilience.

• 90 day probationary period

Mid 40s plus benefits

• Respond to in-person mobile response with the support of agency LSW (homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings)
• Use personal lived experience to connect with individuals meeting people where they are during a crisis, offering support, guidance, hope, encouragement, and understanding.
• Assist in stabilization, supporting both clients and families during highly stressful situations.
• Provide emotional support, share recovery resources, and encourage next steps toward possible treatment or community resources and services.
• Help clients navigate services and ensure warm handoffs to providers and support networks.
• Document services provided in accordance with program protocols.
• Response coverage as part of the mobile team working with local law enforcement if needed.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, dispatch, and community partners to ensure coordinated and person-centered care.
• Skilled in building trust and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain composed and supportive in unpredictable or high-stress situations.
• Basic data entry skills to track services and outcomes.
• Complete training and certification required by Sounds of Sarah