Peer Support Specialist - Assertive Community Treatment; Nebraska CCBHC

Peer Support Specialist – Assertive Community Treatment (Nebraska CCBHC)

Heartland Family Service is committed to building a trauma‑informed culture that values diversity and inclusion.

A Peer Support Specialist has lived experience with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use and provides individualized services as part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The role includes counseling clients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, assisting with community resources, fostering client self‑determination, and promoting a culture that respects each client’s perspective.

Wage based on total years of relevant experience.

37.5 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification from the Nebraska Board of Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Familiarity with the Georgia Model of Peer Support and whole‑health wellness.
• Two years of paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Use lived experience to support clients in their recovery journey.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, respecting differing opinions.
• Consult with community agencies, including peer‑run programs, and facilitate client participation in peer self‑help groups and activities.
• Document client progress in accordance with agency record‑keeping procedures.
• Contribute to the team’s assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and treatment response.
• Provide direct services using recovery‑based techniques in individual, group, and family settings to teach symptom‑management.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, nutrition education, meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, safe and affordable housing, daily household maintenance, and transportation services.
• Provide transportation assistance to help clients access resources.
• Help clients establish primary care, dental, and eye care providers.
• Assist clients in planning and engaging in socialization and leisure activities and lead individual and group recreational activities.
• Maintain a courteous, caring attitude toward clients, volunteers, and visitors.
• Be dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
• Follow all relevant program and agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Develop personal and program-related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

Seniority Level: Entry level.

Employment Type:

Full‑time. Job Function:
Other. Industry: Non‑profit Organizations.