Peer Support Specialist - Franklinton

Employment Status:  Full-Time

Reports to:  Housing Coordinator

Department:  Housing

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Schedule:  Second Shift - Sunday - Thursday; 1p - 9:30p

About Us:

At the heart of our mission are our core values: Love, Community, Consistency, Honesty, and Hope. These principles guide how we serve our clients, support one another, and uphold the standards that make Basecamp a trusted place for healing and growth.

Our Services Include:

• Outpatient Treatment – Individual and group counseling, evidence-based therapies, and psychiatric support.
   
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Safe, physician-guided treatment options to support recovery.
   
• Peer Support Services – Certified Peer Recovery Specialists offering lived-experience guidance and encouragement.
   
• Case Management – Helping clients connect with housing, employment, and community resources.
   
• Recovery Housing – Safe and supportive housing for individuals working toward stability and independence.
   
• Withdrawal Management at Madison Health – Coordinated inpatient services for those needing detox and medical care.
   
• Family & Community Engagement – Education, support, and resources for loved ones and the wider community.
   

At Basecamp, we focus on ensuring every person feels supported, cared for, and connected with the right services so they can achieve long-term recovery and thrive. Guided by Love, strengthened through Community, grounded in Consistency and Honesty, and inspired by Hope, we are committed to making recovery possible for everyone we serve.

Job Summary:

To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with patients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups.

Core Responsibilities:

• To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.
• Meet with PLUS Housing residents weekly to review recovery plans and document progress.
• To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.
• Assist in developing formal and informal community support. 
• Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.
• To offer encouragement in times of crisis.
• To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the patient’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.
• To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the patient’s recovery plan.
• To attend staff meetings, case conferences and individual/group supervision.
• To attain established standards of productivity.
• To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies/individuals.
• To be responsible for understanding patients' rights policy and procedures.
• To participate in staff training and development.
• To serve on designated committees within the agency. 
• To maintain professional standards at all times.
• To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct. 
• To perform other related duties as assigned. 
• Responsible for understanding the Housing Manual.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult)

Skills Required:

• Ability to work well with others
• Familiarity with Franklin County resources