Peer Support Specialist

Overview

Location:

Missoula, MT

Do you believe lived experience can inspire hope and create real change? Are you passionate about walking alongside others on their recovery journey? Winds of Change is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to support individuals navigating mental health and/or substance use challenges in Missoula, MT.

In this role, your personal recovery experience becomes a powerful tool for connection, encouragement, and empowerment. You’ll help foster hope, resilience, and self-advocacy within a supportive, recovery-oriented environment. Working closely with fellow Peer Support Specialists and Rehab & Support staff, you’ll spend the majority of your time out in the community, meeting clients where they are and supporting them in meaningful, practical ways.

• Provide individual and group peer support grounded in mutual respect and shared lived experience
• Build authentic, trusting relationships that promote hope, resilience, and self-determination
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to strengthen a recovery-focused culture
• Model healthy coping skills, wellness practices, and positive self-advocacy
• Support clients as they navigate systems, resources, and their own recovery goals

• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for advocacy and person-centered, recovery-focused care
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients
• A collaborative, compassionate team player who brings curiosity and joy to the work
• A sense of fun—we believe meaningful work can also be uplifting

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to turn your lived experience into lasting impact. At Winds of Change, we value authenticity, empathy, and the power of shared journeys. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that truly believes recovery is possible for everyone.

• Integrity
• Hope
• Fun
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave
• Dental and vision coverage

• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients  ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
• Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
• Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
• Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
• Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
• Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
• Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.

• State Certification: Must have Peer Support Certification from the State of Montana.
• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
• Driver s License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full automobile insurance coverage.
• HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state of Montana.
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

Compensation: $17.50 hourly

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.