Winds of Change is hiring: Peer Support Specialist in Missoula

We’re Hiring: Certified Peer Support Specialist – Missoula, MT

Do you believe your lived experience can create hope and inspire change? Are you passionate about walking alongside others on their recovery journey?

We’re seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our caring, recovery-focused team in Missoula, MT. In this role, you’ll use your own recovery experience to empower others, foster connection, and support individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Offer individual and group peer support rooted in shared experience and mutual respect
• Build trusting, authentic relationships that encourage resilience and self-determination
• Partner with clinical teams to promote a recovery-oriented environment
• Model healthy coping strategies and wellness practices

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Peer Support Specialist credential (required)
• Personal experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for empowering others and advocating for person-centered care

Why Join Our Team?

This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. At our organization, your story matters. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values empathy, authenticity, and the healing power of shared experience. Here, your journey becomes a source of hope and transformation for others.

$17.50 hourly

• Client Transportation: Provide transportation for clients to their appointments as needed.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitate recovery-based group activities to support client engagement and growth.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess factors that may hinder clients' ability to live independently or integrate into the community.
• Communication Skills Development: Address and improve communication skills in individuals to enhance their interactions.
• Symptom Management: Implement effective skills and strategies to help clients manage their symptoms.
• Social Support Development: Assist individuals in developing and strengthening their social support systems.
• Skills Adaptation: Help clients adapt skills for various life domains, including home, work, education, leisure, and social activities.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Training Completion: Complete assigned training sessions, both in-person and through online learning programs.
• Documentation: Document daily activities and progress for each client accurately and promptly.
• Productivity Standards: Consistently meet established productivity standards.
• Shift Coverage: Cover shifts at group homes as needed, including day, evening, and overnight shifts.
• Meeting Participation: Schedule and attend required meetings to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of care for clients.

• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older (state requirement for licensing).
• Driver's License & Insurance: Must possess a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full automobile insurance coverage.
• HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Peer Support certification from the state of Montana.
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.