Connection that heals.
Support that understands.
As Pennsylvania's peer support specialists, we connect people with mental health or addiction struggles to those who have walked the same path—and found their way to recovery. Together, we'll help you find your way forward.
Interested in receiving peer support? Call us at 888-733-7781 or reach out
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NOW HIRING ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA
Turn your past struggles into someone’s strength
As a Peer Specialist, you can help
people going through hard times
find hope again.
Part-time or Full-time
Flexible, community-based work
Training and certification provided
You know what it’s like.
To feel alone. To struggle. To wish someone truly understood.
You also know what it's like to get through it and come out stronger on the other side.
We believe people who have walked that journey have something powerful to offer others who are still finding their way.
And that's why we want you on our team.
We are the support that understands.
We are the support that understands.
At Peerstar, we offer people with lived experience the chance to be the guide they once needed. To be the support. To turn their past pain into purpose.
Here, your life experience is your resume.
Here, your life experience is your resume.
"I used to think what I went through was something to hide. Here, it's the reason I'm good at my job. When someone realizes they're not alone—that I've been where they are and made it through—there's nothing like it."
— Name Surname, Certified Peer Specialist
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What is a Peer Specialist?
As a Peer Specialist, you'll meet with people one-on-one—in their home or out in the community—and provide essential support as they navigate their mental health recovery.
Give everyday emotional support and feedback
Help them build connections in the community
Help them set goals and action plans for recovery
Nurture and encourage their strengths
Teach them coping strategies and techniques
Be there for them in emergencies
Setting achievable health goals (physical, emotional, and mental)
Accompany them to medical appointments
Who we're looking for (it may be you)
Who we're looking for (it may be you)
1
You're good
with people
Whether you work at a front desk, help customers, or care for others, people feel at ease around you.
2
You think
on your feet
Not everything goes according to plan. You’re good at rolling with it and finding creative solutions.
3
You want to make a difference
You're tired of jobs that don't matter. You want to go home knowing you actually helped someone today.
4
You're patient
& kind
You know that getting better takes time. You can be there for people without judging them.
5
You like
getting out
Sitting at a desk all day isn't for you. You'd rather be out meeting people in their homes and neighborhoods.
6
You've been through
hard times
Whether it was stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief, you've faced real challenges—and worked hard to get through them.
What you'll help people through
We all relate to times when our lives felt unmanageable.
Peer specialists help clients navigate a wide range of challenges.
Anxiety
OCD & ADHD
Grief
Depression
Stress and Burnout
Navigating life post-incarceration
Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Feelings of loneliness & isolation
What you'll help people through
We all relate to times when our lives felt unmanageable.
Peer specialists help clients navigate a wide range of challenges.
Your benefits with us:
We train you and pay you while you learn
Flexible hours with peers that have similar schedules as you
Supportive supervisors who help you grow and learn
Real career growth—many managers started here
Frequently asked questions
Ready to do work that changes lives?
Join Pennsylvania's most trusted peer support team. Fill in your details below, and we’ll reach out to chat more about the job and discuss the next steps.