Peer Support Specialist - Fargo (Part-Time)

Native • Fargo, ND

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NATIVE, Inc. is hiring a part-time Peer Support Specialist in Fargo, North Dakota. The position pays $17–$20 per hour, depending on experience, is non-exempt, and includes a 90-day probation period. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 24–32 hours per week. The position reports to the CEO.

The Peer Support Specialist uses personal recovery experience to support clients with mental health and substance use challenges. The role includes coordinating services, helping clients access community resources and work toward care-plan goals, responding to behavioral health crises, maintaining case notes, and participating in a multidisciplinary team. Client needs may require flexible scheduling, and the specialist may transport clients to recovery-related meetings, counseling appointments, and other services.

Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their recovery journey, recovery duration, and commitment to recovery, as well as a professional recommendation letter demonstrating commitment to recovery. Applications and required supporting documents must be submitted by the stated closing date. The posting gives conflicting closing dates: November 12, 2026, and July 7, 2026.

Requirements

• Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health disorder or substance use disorder, with at least one year of recovery.
• Submit a personal statement describing the recovery journey, length of time in recovery, and commitment to recovery.
• Submit a professional recommendation letter demonstrating commitment to recovery.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Pass a criminal background check; no current or recent criminal charges.
• Become state certified in Peer Support Specialist Training.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple clients efficiently.
• Demonstrate cultural competency when working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, criminal backgrounds, and/or disabilities.
• Demonstrate professional relationships and be a team player.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Be available to clients as needed, which may require flexible scheduling.
• Coordinate services with care coordination staff, community resources, and other service providers.
• Submit case notes to care coordinators for Free Through Recovery and into the portal for Community Connect.
• Coordinate and assist clients with navigating essential community resources.
• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to behavioral health crisis situations.
• Assist clients in completing goals outlined in their care plans.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Transport clients to recovery-related meetings, counseling appointments, or other services as needed.
• Participate in other duties and activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed