Peer Support Specialist - FT Sherman

Salary Not Available Position range in Grayson County $12.52•$18.68 Per hour Peer Support Specialist•FT Sherman

TCC-MHMR SERVICES OF TEXOMA

Occupation:

Social and Human Service Assistants

Location:

Sherman, TX•75090

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

03/05/2026 Positions available: 2

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/08/2026

Expires:

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Requisition ID:

1360

PURPOSE:

Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery

VISION:

Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.

VALUE:

We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care. Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the Adult Mental Health team and as part of Coordinated Specialty Care, provide peer-to-peer services to consumers, assisting them to achieve their recovery goals. Assist consumers with linking to appropriate internal and external services and navigating systems essential to recovery and growth. Establish and develop appropriate consumer relationships of trust, hope, and empowerment by sharing own lived experiences to facilitate achievement of consumers' recovery goals. Models recovery achievements and supports persons served with their recovery efforts. Assists persons served in developing communication, social, problem-solving, and self-help skills. Participates in recovery individual and group sessions. Provide community outreach as requested. Provides peer support services as outlined in the Texas Administration Code and current state guidelines for persons with persistent and severe mental illness in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Ensure clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with TCC standards and meets all designated requirements. Other duties as assigned. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) issued in accordance with the law of the issuing state. At least one year of receiving mental health community services with a primary diagnosis of mental illness or dual diagnosis.

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

Current driver's license and a vehicle for use during work hours. Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma. The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

General Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Ability to handle money/make change Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures Ability to effectively communicate Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

Security/Access:

Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization's privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

Standard office equipment

Benefits:

The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the company's commitment to the well-being of its employees.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered Employer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Additional Opt-in benefits Wellness Credit Designated Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness Leave Retirement Plan Payroll Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Designated Paid Holidays Supports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.