Certified Peer Support Specialist CPSS

Haas Associates DBA EverCare Mobile Health

Certified Peer Support Specialist CPSS

Payette, ID
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    EverCare Mobile Health

    Location: Payette & Weiser, Idaho and surrounding communities Schedule: Full Time Employment Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt Work Setting: Community-based; primarily residential and long-term care settings

    Compensation & Benefits

    $22.00- $24.00 per hour

    Activities stipend

    401(k) match after one year, subject to plan terms

    Fuel stipend

    About EverCare

    EverCare Mobile Health is a community-based behavioral health agency focused on improving mental health, independence, connection, and quality of life. We bring support directly to clients where they live.

    Our mission is simple: Restoring Joy To Life.

    Why Join EverCare?

    Meaningful, relationship-centered work

    Fuel and activity support

    Team support, supervision, and training

    Our Core Values

    Help First — Give abundantly. Serve without expecting. Embrace Change — Stay flexible. Keep learning. Grow stronger. Be confident. Have Fun, Get Stuff Done — Bring joy. Be creative. Be yourself. Built on Trust — Do what you say. Take ownership. Share transparently. Positive Impact — Create connection. Care deeply. Inspire change.

    What You'll Do

    As an EverCare Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), you will use peer-support principles and lived experience to support recovery, independence, and connection.

    Build authentic, recovery-focused relationships

    Use lived experience appropriately to promote hope and recovery

    Help clients identify strengths, goals, and natural supports

    Encourage self-advocacy, confidence, independence, and community involvement

    Connect clients with appropriate community resources

    Support wellness routines and approved recovery-oriented activities

    Model healthy boundaries and self-direction

    Collaborate appropriately with EverCare staff and other authorized supports

    Observe and report behavioral health or safety concerns

    Complete required documentation accurately and on time

    Participate in supervision and required training

    Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and company policies

    Travel between assigned locations throughout Mountain Home and surrounding communities

    Scope of the Role

    Peer Support is a non-clinical behavioral health role. Peer Support Specialists do not independently diagnose, conduct clinical assessments, provide psychotherapy, create clinical treatment plans, or recommend medications.

    Qualifications

    At least 18 years old

    High school diploma, GED, or higher education

    Current Idaho Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification, or ability to obtain certification before independently providing services requiring it

    Lived experience with mental illness and recovery consistent with Idaho's CPSS model

    Ability to maintain certification, continuing education, and ethical standards

    Ability to pass required Idaho background checks and facility clearances

    Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance

    Strong communication and relationship-building skills

    Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

    Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time

    What Success Looks Like

    Successful Peer Support Specialists build trust, maintain healthy boundaries, and use lived experience thoughtfully to help clients recognize their strengths.

    At EverCare, peer support means creating connection, encouraging self-direction, and helping Restore Joy To Life.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    EverCare Mobile Health is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available as required by law.