Youth Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Position at Clarvida - Idaho Peer Support Specialist

Location:

Nampa, Idaho (Community-Based)

Employment Type:

Part-time Salary: $19 - $21/hr

About the Role As a Peer Support Specialist, you will use your lived experience to support adults living with severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance. Through shared experience, recovery-oriented tools, and strengths-based support, you will help individuals build hope, resilience, and wellness in their homes and communities. This role provides meaningful opportunities to empower clients and model recovery every day.

Responsibilities Provide peer support services in home, community, and telehealth settings Promote recovery, resiliency, and wellness through lived-experience sharing Help clients build coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and community connection Maintain timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) Collaborate with supervisors, clinicians, and case management staff Support clients in identifying goals and working toward long-term recovery

Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with  Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance Ability to work in a community-based setting EHR experience is a plus Peer Support certification issued by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare If not yet certified:
Clarvida can provide guidance on certification, screening, and possible training cost support if hired with the agreement to pursue certification

Compensation & Benefits 25 hours a week, flexible daytime schedule Possible hybrid or remote work options Productivity incentive program Part-time roles can grow into full-time Multiple locations available Strong stability and growth opportunities within a national organization Full-Time Employees Paid vacation days (increasing with tenure) Separate sick leave that rolls over annually Up to 10 paid holidays
* Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options Employee Assistance Program Health, dependent, and transportation FSA options Employee, spouse, and dependent basic and optional life insurance All Employees 401(k) Mileage and cell phone reimbursement (or company phone) Pet insurance Daily Pay – instant access to earned wages SoFi at Work student loan refinancing Next Steps Financial Wellness resources Company laptop and IT support Verizon and Dell discounts Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment Training, development, and CEUs for licensure Advancement opportunities as programs grow
* Benefit availability may vary by state/county.

Work Location Community-based throughout Idaho

Employment Type

Part-time