Peer Support Specialist

Archdiocese of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery mentoring, coaching, and supportive services to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Drawing on lived recovery experience, the specialist serves as a positive role model and helps individuals identify strengths, develop life skills, build self-advocacy and problem-solving skills, and access resources that support long-term recovery.

The position partners with individuals to establish recovery goals, navigate treatment and community services, and overcome barriers through a person-centered, trauma-informed approach. The specialist works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to promote engagement, wellness, relapse prevention, and sustained recovery while maintaining documentation, meeting productivity standards, and complying with applicable regulations and ethical standards. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Compensation starts at $20.00 per hour, with the possibility of a higher starting rate based on relevant education, experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years in recovery.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current driver’s license; Missouri residents must have a Class E license.
• At least 1 year of professional experience working in substance use or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model to consumers in recovery.
• Establish and maintain peer relationships.
• Teach consumers life skills.
• Ensure consumers know their rights and responsibilities.
• Teach consumers how to self-advocate.
• Help consumers identify options for achieving recovery goals.
• Help consumers develop problem-solving skills.
• Help consumers access substance use professional services when needed to sustain recovery.
• Help consumers identify their strengths and how to use them to maintain recovery.
• Meet minimum billing and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to promote engagement, wellness, relapse prevention, and sustained recovery.
• Maintain documentation and comply with applicable regulations and ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

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