Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Children's Network of Hillsborough • Brandon, FL

5d • $0 - $19 • 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.
• Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
• Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
• Drug Screening is a requirement
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet with families identified points within their individual cases to provide information on community recovery resources
• Utilize lived experience and training to engage parents and support them in their recovery journey
• Participate in staffings to provide input on progress as needed
• Provide documentation and feedback to child welfare case manager.
• Conduct home visits when requested by child welfare case managers to ensure engagement and progress of identified families.
• Recognizes crisis situations and takes appropriate action.
• Follows policies, procedures and protocols when an unusual or crisis situation occurs.
• Adherence of all data collection into FSFN.
• Produce periodic reports as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested

Benefits

• All employees must complete fifteen (15) hours of on-line or classroom Training on an annual basis.
• All non-certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists must attend formal instruction (Peer Recovery Support Training and Wrap-Around training).
• Employees who hold a credential or license relevant to their position must ensure that all training and continuing education requirements are met to maintain their credential or licensure.

What This Job Offers

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