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NOW HIRING ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA
Support older adults and make a real difference
As a peer specialist in senior living communities, you'll use your lived experience to support older adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, and isolation, providing hope through connection.
Fully sponsored training & certification
Flexible hours—part-time or full-time
$1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 if already certified)
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wondering if peer support is the right job for you?
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We believe your story has the power to change lives.
You know what it's like to feel alone. To wish someone truly understood. We believe people who have been through their own lived experience have something powerful to offer those who are struggling. Especially older adults living in nursing homes, personal care facilities, and assisted living communities who too often go without that kind of connection.
And that's why we want you
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What does a Peer Specialist do?
You'll support older adults as they navigate mental health recovery in nursing homes, personal care facilities, and assisted living communities.
Provide everyday emotional support
Reduce isolation and build connections
Set goals and create action plans
Support through difficult days
Provide everyday emotional support
Be a consistent, caring presence for residents dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and loneliness.
Reduce isolation and build connections
Encourage residents to engage with peers, activities, and the community around them.
Set goals and create action plans
Work alongside residents to identify what matters to them and take steps toward it, at their own pace.
Support through difficult days
When a resident is struggling, you'll be the person who gets it because you've been through it yourself.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started is easy
01.
Get trained
We cover your certification class, hotel, and orientation.
Already certified? Skip to step 2.
02.
Build your schedule
Choose part-time or full-time hours. Work a schedule that fits your life.
03.
Support others
Use your lived experience to support people navigating their own recovery.
04.
Grow from here
Want to advance? Many of our supervisors started right where you are.
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New to peer support?
We fully sponsor your training and certification ($1,500 value). Once you start working, you'll receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Already certified?
Skip the training and get started faster with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
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“MY PAST MAKES ME GOOD AT WHAT I DO.”
For a long time, I thought my past was something I needed to keep to myself. At Peerstar, it's actually why I'm good at what I do. When someone I'm working with realizes I've been where they are, that I get it because I lived it, you can see something shift. That moment is why I do this work.
K.R. — Certified Peer Specialist
If you’re reading this and nodding…
you’re probably who this role was made for.
You’re the kind of person others trust quickly
You want to do meaningful work, not just pass time for a paycheck
You'd rather spend your day connecting with people than staring at a screen
You can handle the unexpected with steadiness and creativity
You’re patient, kind, and you don’t judge people for where they are
You’ve faced hard times, and it’s made you more empathetic toward others
You’re in a strong, stable place and you can use what you’ve learned to support someone else
Is becoming a Certified Peer Specialist right for me?
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What does a typical day look like?
No two days are the same. You might support someone in searching for housing, practice for a job interview together, or advocating for them at a doctor's appointment. You could be locating resources like food banks, furniture donations, or assistance programs for utility bills. Maybe it's connecting them with a church or spiritual community that fits. Sometimes it's as simple as sitting on their porch, talking over coffee. The work is flexible, personal, and grounded in real connection.


Is this like being a therapist?
No. Peer specialists aren't therapists or social workers, and they don't do clinical duties. You'll support people on their mental health recovery journeys by using your own experience to provide support from an equal level.

How much driving is there?
It depends on where you work. You'll travel around your area to meet people where they're most comfortable. For any trip over 10 miles, we compensate for the additional mileage. Some visits can also happen via telehealth.
Is this part-time or full-time?
We offer both, depending on what works for your schedule. Part-time means maintaining at least 20 billable hours per week; full-time means maintaining 30 billable hours per week.
What benefits do I get?
Full-time staff (30+ billable hours) are eligible for health insurance, 401k, and a higher PTO rate. Part-time staff receive PTO and mileage reimbursement.
Do I need to be certified already?
Nope! We cover the cost of your certification class and hotel. Once you complete training and start working, you'll receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
What counts as "lived experience"?
Lots of things count! Dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, or mental health challenges. The important thing is that you have reached a place in your journey where you can positively support others in a similar situation.
Do I need a car?
Yes, or reliable access to public transit. You'll be traveling to meet people in their homes and communities, so you need a way to get around your area.

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