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Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.

Peer Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

... program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. Job Summary: As a member of the ACCS multidisciplinary team, the Peer Specialist utilizes their own lived experience to support ...

baycove

Peer Specialist

Dorchester, MA · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

... program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. Job Summary: As a member of the ACCS multidisciplinary team, the Peer Specialist utilizes their own lived experience to support ...

baycove

Peer Specialist

Dorchester, MA · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

... program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. Job Summary: As a member of the ACCS multidisciplinary team, the Peer Specialist utilizes their own lived experience to support ...

wayside

Peer Mentor

Waltham, MA · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network's Waltham site is hiring a Young Adult Peer mentor (YAPM) for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive ...

wayside

Peer Mentor

Waltham, MA

$19.50 - $25/hr

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network's Waltham site is hiring a Young Adult Peer mentor (YAPM) for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive ...

wayside

Peer Mentor

Waltham, MA · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network's Waltham site is hiring a Young Adult Peer mentor (YAPM) for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive ...

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How much do peer support program jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer support program in Cambridge, MA is $21.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $23.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectPeer Support ProgramPeer Support Specialist
CredentialsOften no formal certification required; may include training programsTypically requires certification or training in peer support or mental health
Work EnvironmentProgram-based, often within organizations or community settingsDirect client interaction, mental health or social service settings
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, healthcare, community organizationsHealthcare, mental health clinics, social services
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding program structure and rolesJob responsibilities and qualifications

The Peer Support Program refers to the overall initiative or structure that provides peer support services, often involving multiple roles and training components. A Peer Support Specialist is an individual trained and certified to deliver direct peer support services within these programs. While the program encompasses the broader framework, the specialist is the trained individual executing the support activities.

How to get a job as a peer support program?

To work as a peer support program staff, candidates typically need relevant experience in mental health, addiction, or social services, along with strong communication and empathy skills. Certification in peer support or related fields is often required or preferred, and some roles may require background checks or training specific to the organization. Applying through job boards, agency websites, or community organizations is common, and demonstrating lived experience can be advantageous.

Peer Specialist (Mental Health Services)

Allston, MA • On-site

Vinfen
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 1 - 5K employees
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$23.33/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Vinfen rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Schedule:Sun 10am-2pm, Wed 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-4pm

Salary: $23.33 / hour

Sign On Bonus:$1,000; $333 upon completion of 30 days, $333 upon completion of 6 months, $334 upon completion of 9 months

The ACCS Peer Specialist promotes the engagement, hope and the full integration and functioning of adults with receiving psychiatric rehabilitation services needed to live successfully in the community. As an ACCS Peer Specialist you will provide Peer Support Services and help Persons Served explore their options and gain the confidence, skills, and resources needed to succeed in goals.

In this role you will draw upon your own personal experiences with recovery in order to successfully build skills needed for independency. Responsibilities will include:

  • Implement Peer Support-oriented Treatment Plan interventions with Person Served.
  • Provide support, education and advocacy especially at times of service and life transitions; for example being discharged from a hospital, detoxification unit or respite setting, moving to their own apartment, or when facing life stage challenges -- particularly for young adults and elders.
  • Engage Person Served in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
  • Facilitate Peer Support groups as needed

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

  • A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
  • First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
    • 15 days of Vacation per year
    • 11 Paid Holidays
    • 10 Sick Days per year
    • 3 Personal Days per year
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords: Peer Specialist, PeerSpecialist, CPS, advocacy, PeerSupport, VinfenPS

  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience as a recipient of services for people with psychiatric conditions preferred; must be well along in own personal recovery (self-knowledge and habits needed to support one's own health).
  • Lived experience with drug or alcohol misuse/addiction accepted, if applicant has received Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Coach Acadey or equivalent training; must be well along in own personal recovery (self-knowledge and habits needed to support one's own health).
  • Must either obtain or meet on of the following criteria with six months of hire
  • Certified Peer Specialist; has received Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Coach Academy or equivalent training; or meet Family Partner as required by Community Service Agencies specifications, which are:
  • Experience as a caregiver of a youth (or adult) with special needs; preferably a youth (or adult) with a psychiatric condition.
  • Bachelor's degree in human services field from an accredited school & one year experience working with children/adolescents/TAY (or adult); or an Associate's degree in human service field from an accredited school & one year experience working with children/adolescents/TAY(or adult); or high school diploma/GED & two years experience working with children/adolescents/TAY(or adult).
  • Experience in navigating any of the child (or adult) family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with child (or adult) family-serving systems.
    • A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
    • Access to an operational and insured vehicle and willingness to use it to transport Person Served
    • Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants.

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