Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Children's Network of Hillsborough • Tampa, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist provides guidance and support to families involved in the child welfare dependency system, helping them navigate recovery from substance use challenges. This role focuses on empowering families by offering lived experience, encouragement, and connections to resources that promote stability and well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of years of peer recovery experience; either as an adult in recovery, or as a caregiver another person who is living with a mental health and/or substance use condition
• Must have a working knowledge of community services in our local area.
• Strong communication and active listening to build trust and rapport with clients.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and nonjudgmental support, fostering a safe and encouraging environment.
• Problem-solving and crisis intervention skills are essential for guiding individuals through challenges and connecting them with appropriate resources.
• Peer Recovery Specialists also possess strong advocacy and collaboration abilities, working alongside healthcare professionals, community organizations, and support networks to promote holistic recovery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with families, professionals, and community partners.
• The ability to actively listen, convey information clearly, and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences is critical.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills are essential for assessing situations, making informed decisions, and supporting families in overcoming challenges.
• The ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing circumstances is crucial in providing effective guidance and resources.
• Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
• Driver’s license check is a requirement
• Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
• Drug Screening is a requirement
• Children’s Network participates in E-Verify
• Peer Recovery Specialist certification

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus, enhancing the capacity to support families from various cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families at identified points in their individual cases to provide information on community recovery resources.
• Utilize lived experience and professional training to engage parents and support them in their recovery journey.
• Participate in staffings and case reviews to provide input on family progress, as needed.
• Provide timely documentation and feedback to the child welfare case manager.
• Conduct home visits, as requested by child welfare case managers, to ensure engagement and progress of identified families.
• Recognize crisis situations and take appropriate action in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and adherence to all documentation requirements in FSFN.
• Produce reports related to clients and programmatic operations, as required.
• Drive and complete field-based work assignments, including meeting with clients in their homes and at various locations within the community.
• Maintain regular in-office attendance when not performing required field-based duties in order to carry out essential job functions, collaborate effectively with team members, participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, access agency resources and systems, and provide timely support for agency operations and service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and agency goals, as needed and appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• All hours worked will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and agency policies, including applicable overtime and other compensation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED