Counseling Service of Addison County Inc
Adult- Peer Support Specialist at Interlude
Counseling Service of Addison County Inc, Middlebury, Vermont, us, 05753
Adult- Peer Support Specialist at Interlude – Middlebury, VT
Hours and Schedule : 20 hours/week
Schedule: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays preferred
Overall Role : As a Peer Support Specialist at Interlude—a welcoming, non-clinical crisis support space—you will support adults experiencing emotional distress or life disruption. You’ll engage in supportive, person-centered dialogue, grounded in mutuality, lived experience, and trust. Support may include talking through challenges, participating in calming or creative activities, and co‑developing plans for moving through difficult times.
Qualifications
Personal experience with emotional distress, mental health challenges, trauma, or other life‑interrupting events — and a desire to support others through mutual connection.
Ability to build authentic relationships across diverse backgrounds, grounded in curiosity, trust, and respect for others’ self‑knowledge.
Comfort holding space for a wide range of emotional experiences without judgment or the need to “fix.”
Deep commitment to the values of self‑defined recovery and healing.
Willingness to engage in advocacy and contribute to shifting systems toward more person‑centered, dignity‑driven models of care.
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel.
Intentional Peer Support training is a plus but not required. We value lived experience and are committed to supporting new team members through training.
Structure
Part‑time, flexible hours. Weekly team meetings on Wednesdays from 10 am‑12 pm.
Benefits eligible for part‑time positions of 20 hours or more.
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Overall Role : As a Peer Support Specialist at Interlude—a welcoming, non-clinical crisis support space—you will support adults experiencing emotional distress or life disruption. You’ll engage in supportive, person-centered dialogue, grounded in mutuality, lived experience, and trust. Support may include talking through challenges, participating in calming or creative activities, and co‑developing plans for moving through difficult times.
Qualifications
Personal experience with emotional distress, mental health challenges, trauma, or other life‑interrupting events — and a desire to support others through mutual connection.
Ability to build authentic relationships across diverse backgrounds, grounded in curiosity, trust, and respect for others’ self‑knowledge.
Comfort holding space for a wide range of emotional experiences without judgment or the need to “fix.”
Deep commitment to the values of self‑defined recovery and healing.
Willingness to engage in advocacy and contribute to shifting systems toward more person‑centered, dignity‑driven models of care.
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for local travel.
Intentional Peer Support training is a plus but not required. We value lived experience and are committed to supporting new team members through training.
Structure
Part‑time, flexible hours. Weekly team meetings on Wednesdays from 10 am‑12 pm.
Benefits eligible for part‑time positions of 20 hours or more.
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