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Golden Age Foundation, Inc

Peer Support

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$18 - $28/hr

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Advocate at Golden Age Foundation Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? At Golden Age Foundation, we're on a mission to transform how ...

The Child Center of NY, Inc.

Youth Peer Support

Queens, NY · On-site

$32 - $71.41/hr

Youth Peer Support Advocate - fee for service Are you passionate about helping young people overcome life's challenges? Do you have personal experience that helps you understand the journey toward ...

childcenterny

Youth Peer Support

New York, NY · On-site

$35.71/hr

Youth Peer Support Advocate - fee for service Are you passionate about helping young people overcome life's challenges? Do you have personal experience that helps you understand the journey toward ...

childcenterny

Youth Peer Support

New York, NY · On-site

$35.71/hr

Youth Peer Support Advocate - fee for service Are you passionate about helping young people overcome life's challenges? Do you have personal experience that helps you understand the journey toward ...

Pathways Inc.

Peer Support Specialist

Louisa, KY · On-site

$32K - $36K/yr

Salary: $32,500 - $36,652.50 annually About the Role Pathways is seeking a compassionate and recovery-focused Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to provide support, advocacy, and encouragement to adults ...

Northwell

Behavioral Health Peer Advocate

Ossining, NY

$36K - $55K/yr

Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers. Job Responsibility 1.Collaborates with the treatment team to facilitate implementation of the ...

Northwell Health

Behavioral Health Peer Advocate

Ossining, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers. Job Responsibility 1.Collaborates with the treatment team to facilitate implementation of the ...

Northwell Health

Behavioral Health Peer Advocate

Ossining, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers. Job Responsibility 1.Collaborates with the treatment team to facilitate implementation of the ...

Northwell

Behavioral Health Peer Advocate

Ossining, NY

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers. Job Responsibility 1.Collaborates with the treatment team to facilitate implementation of the ...

PeerCorps Staffing

Peer Support Specialist

Bronx, NY

$20 - $23/hr

Provide peer-based recovery support to individuals receiving behavioral health services * Share ... Encourage self-advocacy and independence * Complete documentation and progress notes as required ...

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How much do peer support advocate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer support advocate in the United States is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a peer support advocate?

Peer Support Advocates are individuals who have lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and use their experiences to support others facing similar situations. They provide emotional support, share coping strategies, and help connect people with resources and services. Peer Support Advocates foster hope and empower individuals by offering empathy, encouragement, and understanding from a place of personal experience. Their role is non-clinical, focusing on building trust and mutual respect to aid in recovery.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a peer support advocate?

To thrive as a Peer Support Advocate, you need lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges, along with knowledge of recovery principles and often a peer support certification. Familiarity with documentation systems, recovery planning tools, and sometimes crisis intervention techniques is typically required. Outstanding listening skills, empathy, and the ability to build trust and rapport are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities enable Peer Support Advocates to effectively support others’ recovery journeys, foster hope, and bridge gaps between clients and clinical services.

How does a peer support advocate collaborate with clinical staff and other support professionals?

Peer Support Advocates often work closely with clinical staff, social workers, and case managers to provide holistic support to individuals in recovery. While they bring their own lived experience and focus on empowerment and relationship-building, they also participate in team meetings, share insights about clients' needs, and help bridge gaps between clients and clinical services. This collaborative approach ensures clients receive comprehensive care, while advocates maintain clear boundaries and confidentiality. Open communication and mutual respect among team members are essential for delivering effective support.

What is the difference between Peer Support Advocate vs Peer Support Specialist?

AspectPeer Support AdvocatePeer Support Specialist
CredentialsOften requires certification or training in peer support or mental healthSimilar certification, may require additional credentials depending on state or organization
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based, mental health clinics, hospitalsSimilar settings, including community programs and healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by mental health organizations, nonprofits, hospitalsCommonly used interchangeably in similar organizations
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles in peer support and mental healthOften searched together due to overlapping duties

Both roles involve supporting individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, often requiring similar certifications and working in comparable environments. The main difference lies in terminology preference; 'Peer Support Advocate' emphasizes advocacy, while 'Peer Support Specialist' highlights specialized skills. Both roles are vital in mental health support networks and are often used interchangeably by employers and job seekers.

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Peer Support Advocate

Maitland, FL • On-site

Family Partnerships of Central Florida
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$40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Salary: $40,000

This position is set to start in October 2026

Position Summary:

The Peer Support Advocate is part of the Seminole Behavioral Health Expansion (SBHE) project funded by Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). The intent of this position is to increase family and youth voice and choice within the system of care, representing cultural and linguistic competency, specifically, but not limited to those who have been identified as on the neurodiversity spectrum. This will be done by building community partnerships, expanding cultural alliances, recruiting, facilitating supportive activities, and training peer (family/youth) advocates, and assisting organizations to incorporate youth and family voice at multiple levels. This position will also provide consultation with the Wraparound training and Replication Teams. This position is a 4-year federal grant funded position.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Build partnerships with community stakeholders, child serving agencies, and community partners to value and invest in family and youth involvement activities.
  2. Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the SBHE strategic plan specifically in goals and objectives focused on family and youth involvement.
  3. Recruit and support diverse family and youth voice/participation representing the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the populations of focus in strategic planning process; specifically, but not limited to those who have been identified as on the neurodiversity spectrum.
  4. Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training and technical assistance to build family and youth leadership, build family/youth and professional partnerships, and implement family-driven/youth guided practices.
  5.       Acquire the Peer Support Certification through the state of Florida.
  6. Help develop infrastructure and activities to create, develop, and build up a community of resources representing the cultural and linguistic background of the populations of focus that will support and promote family and youth involvement and the family/youth voice at all system levels.Coordinate social media activities and assist with the expansion of virtual interaction with families and youth.

Qualifications:

  1.  Personal “lived” experience representing Family/Youth Voice in at least one of the following systems (Child Welfare, Mental Health, and/or another mandated system) i.e. parent or caregiver of a child (or children) or adolescent with a primary mental health need and has received or is currently receiving services for these needs. Youth that has experienced the foster care system and/or has or is living with a mental health challenge.
  2.  High school diploma and at least 5 years’ experience of professional advocacy or social service experience. -OR-

BA/BS - bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 2 years of professional advocacy or social service experience.

     3. Must have experience navigating the Child Welfare System of Care or other formal systems (i.e. Juvenile           Justice, Education, Mental Health)

     4. Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence and sensitivity to population served.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Personal Qualities Required:
  1. Must be exceptionally well organized and be capable of completing assignments with minimum guidance and supervision.
  2.  Must be highly self-motivated, and able to work independently when required.
  3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to work well with families and youth, senior managers and providers.
  4. Must possess skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and virtual meeting platforms.
Travel/other requirements of job:

1.  Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be able to drive within Brevard County. Other state and national travel may be required.

2.  Must be able to pass a thorough level 2 Background Screening prior to hire

For more information regarding our screening process please visit Clearinghouse.com .

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.