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Eliot Community Human Services

Peer Specialist - Respite

Wakefield Part-Time No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support adults with mental health challenges in their recovery journey.
Company: Join Eliot, a mission-driven team focused on empowerment and community support.
Benefits: Enjoy generous paid time off, comprehensive health plans, and professional growth opportunities.
Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Qualifications: High school diploma required; must have personal experience with mental health services.
Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours, perfect for students looking to gain meaningful experience.

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Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits At Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a dedicated Respite Peer Specialist to join our Respite Services team in providing short term restorative support to adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Eliot’s Respite program assists clients with obtaining and maintaining community living. As a Respite Peer Specialist, you will be responsible for providing guidance and individualized support to consumers in the recovery process. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on mental health recovery with an interpersonal skill set that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both the people we serve and with Respite Team Members.

Responsibilities

Assist consumers with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and to develop self management plans to address their experiences.
Participate in the development of Individualized Action Plans (IAPs) and assist consumers with developing a self-management plan.
Assist consumers in being fully integrated in their communities by supporting them in the use of community resources, encouraging them in establishing memberships within their communities, and reducing stigma within the community through education.
Provide side by side interventions to consumers that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
Assist consumers with working towards achieving goals and developing skills in order to help consumers be able to move into a more independent setting.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent
Valid Driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
Must be receiving mental health services or have received services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their mental illness with an established recovery process

Schedule

Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm (20 hours)

Hourly Rate

$20 – $20 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

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