Peer Support Specialist

COU - Counseling & Therapy Nampa, Idaho


Description

Position at Clarvida - Idaho

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Employment Type: Part-time
Salary: $19 - $21/hour
Date Posted: 05/28/2026
About the Role
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will deliver services to clients in the home and community setting. This role supports adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance. The Peer Support Specialist promotes hope, wellness, resiliency, and recovery outcomes by utilizing lived experience and personal knowledge to encourage client success and recovery.
Responsibilities
· Deliver peer support services to clients in home and community-based settings
· Support adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance
· Promote hope, recovery, resiliency, and wellness outcomes
· Utilize lived experience to support and encourage clients in recovery
· Assist clients with community integration and resource connection
· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Health Record systems
· Collaborate with treatment teams and community providers
· Maintain required certifications and compliance with program standards
· Travel throughout the community to meet with clients as needed
· Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training opportunities
Required Qualifications
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and active insurance
· Experience with Electronic Health Record systems
· Active Family Support Certification; OR ability to meet minimum requirements to become certified in Family Support within 30 days of employment
· Satisfactory results of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Enhanced Fingerprinting and background checks
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees:
· Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
· Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
· Up to 10 paid holidays*
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
· DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
· Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All Employees:
· 401(k)
· Free licensure supervision
· Pet insurance
· Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
· Mileage reimbursement*
· Cellphone stipend
Additional Perks:
· Flexible schedule with approximately 25 hours per week
· Incentive opportunities based on productivity
· Opportunity to develop a full-time caseload
· Hybrid and remote opportunities across multiple locations
(*Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location
Nampa, Idaho (Community-Based)
Employment Type
Part-time
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting recovery and empowering individuals through peer support services, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Peer Support Specialist.
About Clarvida
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.
Learn more: Clarvida Mission, Vision, and Values
See other opportunities: Clarvida Careers
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Fraud Alert
Clarvida never charges fees to apply. Official communication regarding job opportunities will only come from authorized @clarvida.com email addresses or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts. Clarvida recruiters will never charge application fees, conduct interviews via chat rooms, or extend job offers without a thorough recruitment process.
Keywords
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