Mental Health Cooperative
PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialist
Mental Health Cooperative, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialist page is loaded## PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialistlocations:
MHC Nashville, TNtime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR101617Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!**Job Title**PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialist**Department**Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services**Employment Status**PRN (As Needed / Flexible Hours)**Position Summary**The PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialist provides flexible, community-based support to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. This role leverages lived experience and peer support principles to engage individuals where they are, reduce barriers to care, and promote harm reduction, recovery, and connection to treatment and community resources. The position requires adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and a "do what it takes" outreach mindset.**Key Responsibilities*** Engage individuals in the community through outreach events, mobile units, resource fairs, and street-based outreach* Provide peer support grounded in lived experience, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices* Offer support and engagement at clinic-based services (e.g., MAT clinics, Flourish Clinic, or similar settings)* Respond to community referrals, including time-sensitive or after-hours needs when scheduled* Assist individuals with navigating treatment options, appointments, transportation, and follow-up care* Provide education on harm reduction strategies, overdose prevention, and available community resources* Distribute harm reduction supplies in accordance with program policies* Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners (hospitals, first responders, shelters, treatment providers)* Document outreach encounters and referrals accurately and timely per program requirements* Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision as scheduled* Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical peer support standards**Qualifications**Required:* Lived experience with substance use recovery and/or significant experience supporting individuals with SUD* Peer Support Specialist certification* Strong communication and engagement skills* Ability to work independently in community-based settings* Comfort working with diverse populations and high-acuity situations* Basic computer and documentation skills* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationPreferred:* Experience in harm reduction, outreach, or community health* Knowledge of local SUD treatment systems and community resources* Experience working with mobile outreach programs**Schedule & Work Environment*** PRN, flexible scheduling based on program needs* May include evenings, weekends, and occasional after-hours response* Work occurs in community settings, clinics, outreach events, and mobile units**Core Competencies*** Empathy and nonjudgmental approach* Cultural humility and trauma-informed care* Adaptability and problem-solving* Strong boundaries and professionalism* Team collaboration**Physical & Emotional Demands*** Ability to work outdoors and in varied community environments* Ability to manage emotionally intense situations with support and supervision**Equal Opportunity Statement**
*Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr
MHC Nashville, TNtime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR101617Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!**Job Title**PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialist**Department**Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services**Employment Status**PRN (As Needed / Flexible Hours)**Position Summary**The PRN Community Outreach Peer Support Specialist provides flexible, community-based support to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. This role leverages lived experience and peer support principles to engage individuals where they are, reduce barriers to care, and promote harm reduction, recovery, and connection to treatment and community resources. The position requires adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and a "do what it takes" outreach mindset.**Key Responsibilities*** Engage individuals in the community through outreach events, mobile units, resource fairs, and street-based outreach* Provide peer support grounded in lived experience, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices* Offer support and engagement at clinic-based services (e.g., MAT clinics, Flourish Clinic, or similar settings)* Respond to community referrals, including time-sensitive or after-hours needs when scheduled* Assist individuals with navigating treatment options, appointments, transportation, and follow-up care* Provide education on harm reduction strategies, overdose prevention, and available community resources* Distribute harm reduction supplies in accordance with program policies* Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners (hospitals, first responders, shelters, treatment providers)* Document outreach encounters and referrals accurately and timely per program requirements* Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision as scheduled* Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical peer support standards**Qualifications**Required:* Lived experience with substance use recovery and/or significant experience supporting individuals with SUD* Peer Support Specialist certification* Strong communication and engagement skills* Ability to work independently in community-based settings* Comfort working with diverse populations and high-acuity situations* Basic computer and documentation skills* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationPreferred:* Experience in harm reduction, outreach, or community health* Knowledge of local SUD treatment systems and community resources* Experience working with mobile outreach programs**Schedule & Work Environment*** PRN, flexible scheduling based on program needs* May include evenings, weekends, and occasional after-hours response* Work occurs in community settings, clinics, outreach events, and mobile units**Core Competencies*** Empathy and nonjudgmental approach* Cultural humility and trauma-informed care* Adaptability and problem-solving* Strong boundaries and professionalism* Team collaboration**Physical & Emotional Demands*** Ability to work outdoors and in varied community environments* Ability to manage emotionally intense situations with support and supervision**Equal Opportunity Statement**
*Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr