Bilingual Peer Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:
The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is seeking a compassionate and motivated Bilingual Peer Support Specialist (Spanish/English) to join our team at our Dunkirk office. This peer-driven role supports individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges by drawing on lived experience to promote recovery, resilience, and self-determination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group peer support services in both English and Spanish
• Use lived experience with mental health and substance use recovery to inspire hope and engagement
• Assist participants in navigating mental health, substance use, and community-based services
• Support wellness planning, self-advocacy, and recovery-oriented goal setting
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency and program requirements
• Collaborate with MHA staff and community partners to support participant outcomes

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)
• Lived experience with mental health and substance use disorders (required)
• Peer Support Specialist certification (or willingness to obtain within reasonable timeframe)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Must pass background check

Why Join MHA Chautauqua:
We are a peer-driven organization committed to empowerment, radical acceptance, and recovery. This position offers meaningful work, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity for additional hours as the program grows.