Position 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.