Adult- Peer Support Specialist at Interlude

Adult
- Peer Support Specialist at Interlude – Middlebury, VT

Hours and Schedule
: 20 hours/week

Schedule:

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays preferred

Overall Role
:
As a Peer Support Specialist at Interlude—a welcoming, non-clinical crisis support space—you will support adults experiencing emotional distress or life disruption. You’ll engage in supportive, person-centered dialogue, grounded in mutuality, lived experience, and trust. Support may include talking through challenges, participating in calming or creative activities, and co‑developing plans for moving through difficult times.

• Personal experience with emotional distress, mental health challenges, trauma, or other life‑interrupting events — and a desire to support others through mutual connection.
• Ability to build authentic relationships across diverse backgrounds, grounded in curiosity, trust, and respect for others’ self‑knowledge.
• Comfort holding space for a wide range of emotional experiences without judgment or the need to “fix.”
• Deep commitment to the values of self‑defined recovery and healing.
• Willingness to engage in advocacy and contribute to shifting systems toward more person‑centered, dignity‑driven models of care.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel.
• Intentional Peer Support training is a plus but not required. We value lived experience and are committed to supporting new team members through training.

• Part‑time, flexible hours. Weekly team meetings on Wednesdays from 10 am‑12 pm.
• Benefits eligible for part‑time positions of 20 hours or more.