Certified Peer Specialist Intern

Salary Range: 25 to 25 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

What You'll Do

• Peer Support Facilitation 
• Moderate and facilitate virtual support groups on the Marigold Health platform. 
• Provide empathetic and person-centered support to individuals accessing the platform. 
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality in all interactions. 
• Member Engagement 
• Support Marigold Health outreach initiatives to engage underserved populations. 
• Participate in community events or digital campaigns to increase awareness of peer support resources. 
• Skill Development and Documentation 
• Practice developing progress notes, reports, and other documentation aligned with DBH standards. 
• Strengthen skills in communication, advocacy, and interpersonal relationships through supervised interactions. 
• Build an understanding of best practices in peer support and ethical conduct. 
• Professional Growth and Certification Preparation 
• Work with assigned mentors to create and follow personalized professional development plans. 
• Attend bi-weekly workshops and support groups focused on building resilience, confidence, and advanced peer support skills. 
• Track and ensure completion of DBH practicum hours with support from the Internship Coordinator. 
• Utilize the online resource hub for continuous education and tools for peer support excellence. 
• Supervision 
• Participate in discussions and training sessions to enhance advocacy skills for clients and peer support workers. 
• Receive weekly supervision from experienced peer lead and peer managers.

What You Have

• Completion of relevant training courses (certification ready) as a Peer Specialist in substance use disorder or mental health recovery in Washington, DC. 
• Reliable access to internet in a private space 
• Comfort operating a smartphone, computer, and software tools such as Microsoft Office    
• Ability to document member engagements in an electronic record     
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to onsite weekly visits  
• A willingness to speak to your personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use conditions     
• An ability to work independently, combined with a comfort-level and clear understanding of when to reach out with questions or requests for clarification  
• Demonstrated ability to create wellness plans and/or recovery goals  
• Ability to adapt and prioritize tasks to meet the needs of members    
• A willingness to work evening and weekend hours  
• Experience delivering peer support digitally (e.g. on social media) is a significant plus     
• Fluency in Spanish is a significant plus