The instructor delivers evidence-based training to individuals seeking certification as Peer Support Specialists, utilizing lived experience in recovery. Responsibilities include facilitating core curricula, evaluating student mastery of skills, and maintaining compliance with state and SAMHSA guidelines.
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The Peer Support Specialist Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based training to individuals preparing for certification as Peer Support Specialists (PSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS). This role combines educational instruction with the unique perspective of lived experience in recovery (mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges).
The instructor guides adult learners through foundational competencies, ethical boundaries, and communication frameworks necessary to provide effective peer-to-peer support in community, clinical, and correctional settings.
Provide guidance, academic support, and constructive feedback to students navigating the training and their own professional readiness.
Track
Performance: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, assignment completion, and final competency assessments.
Certification
Preparation: Guide students through the state or national certification exam application process, ensuring all training hour requirements are fully documented and met.
Ensure all training materials align with current state certification boards, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines, and evolving industry standards.
Maintain
Ethical
Boundaries: Emphasize and enforce training modules dedicated to ethical codes of conduct, confidentiality laws (HIPAA), and the prevention of vicarious trauma or burnout.
Salary: $40/per hour
48.8%
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Posting Close Date: 06/30/2027
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.
Candidates must have a current CPSS or PRSS certification and self-identified lived experience of recovery with at least 1-2 years of stability. A minimum of 2 years of active professional experience as a Peer Support Specialist is required.
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