Peer Support Specialist
University of Miami
About this role
The Peer Support Specialist at the University of Miami provides lived-experience-based support to individuals and families working toward behavioral health and substance use recovery. The role serves as a bridge between clients and clinical or social service teams, helping clients navigate behavioral health and child welfare systems and access community resources. The position supports resilience and recovery through advocacy, mentoring, education, and linkage to treatment and supports.
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About University of Miami
miami.eduThe University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, serving more than 16,000 students from around the world. It is a vibrant, diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge through research, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. UM offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs with an emphasis on interdisciplinary scholarship, innovation, and community engagement.
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About University of Miami
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$41k – $56k
per year