or apply directly on firsthand Health's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days firsthand Health's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of firsthand Health's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at firsthand Health
- high 18 stale, 7 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 42 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from firsthand Health's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for firsthand Health.
About this role
As a Peer Support Specialist (Core Guide) at firsthand, you will engage with individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) through community outreach and support. Your role involves building trust, assisting with healthcare access, advocating for personal recovery goals, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote whole health wellness. You will also document encounters and participate in ongoing training to enhance your skills and adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of firsthand Health as an employer.
What you need
- Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD
- State Peer Recovery certification, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification within six months of employment
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Two years demonstrated recovery time from a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder
- Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, compassion, and approachability
Nice to have
- Experience with direct in-person outreach and engagement for individuals with SMI and SUD
- Expertise in recovery education and coaching
- Understanding of whole health and trauma-informed approaches to peer support
- Familiarity with local community resources, behavioral health systems, and the criminal justice system
- Eagerness to expand knowledge about a broad range of health conditions
What you get
- Base salary
- Equity
- Performance bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental wellness coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
Worth weighing
- No salary listed beyond hourly pay rate of $20
- Role may evolve over time, requiring adaptability
- Employment contingent on medical clearance and vaccination requirements
- No sponsorship available for candidates
Summarised from firsthand Health's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by firsthand Health on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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