Peer Support Specialist at Winds of Change – Missoula, Montana

Join Our Team: Certified Peer Support Specialist

Location: Missoula, MT

Do you believe lived experience can inspire hope and create meaningful change? Are you passionate about walking alongside others on their recovery journey? If so, we invite you to apply for our Certified Peer Support Specialist position in Missoula, MT.

In this role, your personal recovery experience will be a powerful tool to support, encourage, and empower individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges. You’ll help foster connection, resilience, and self-advocacy within a recovery-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide individual and group peer support rooted in mutual respect and shared experience
• Build authentic, trusting relationships that promote hope, resilience, and self-determination
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to reinforce a recovery-focused culture
• Model healthy coping skills, wellness practices, and positive self-advocacy

What We’re Looking For:

• Current Certified Peer Support Specialist credential (required)
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for advocacy and empowering others through person-centered care

Why Join Us?

This is more than a position—it’s a chance to turn your lived experience into meaningful impact. We value authenticity, empathy, and the strength found in shared journeys. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that believes recovery is possible for everyone.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• If you’re ready to use your story to inspire hope and support others in their recovery, we’d love to hear from you.

$17.50 hourly

• 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.

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.