Peer Specialist - Substance Use Recovery
About The Position
The Peer Specialist on the Substance Use Recovery team provides hope, support, and practical guidance to individuals working to overcome substance use challenges. The role uses lived experience with recovery to build trust, encourage healing, and support lasting change. The specialist helps individuals identify strengths, develop personal recovery goals, navigate treatment, and connect with community resources and natural support networks. The position also includes assisting with transportation to appointments or services when clinically indicated, collecting and processing urine drug screens according to program protocols, and participating in team meetings and collaborative wellness planning. The specialist must complete applicable state certification training and the certification process, with certification required within 60 days of hire when applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services.
- When applicable, complete a state-approved training program, pass a standardized examination, complete the certification process within 60 days of hire, and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MCB (MO).
- Valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Active recovery and a desire to help others find hope and healing.
- Belief in multiple pathways to recovery and the power of peer support.
- Comfort discussing personal experiences to support others' growth.
- Open and respectful communication with individuals navigating substance use challenges.
- Dependability, groundedness, and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Commitment to ongoing growth, learning, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Share a recovery story and model healthy coping and decision-making.
- Help individuals identify strengths and build personal recovery goals.
- Provide encouragement, accountability, and connections to community resources.
- Support individuals in navigating treatment and building natural support networks.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative wellness planning.
- Assist with transportation to appointments or services when clinically indicated; driving is an essential function.
- Collect and process urine drug screens according to program protocols.
- Engage in required state certification training, supervision, and certification processes if not already certified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
