Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)

Recovery Resource Council • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Recovery Resource Council is seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and self-motivated Recovery Support Peer Specialist to work within the JPS Health Multiple Visit Patient (MVP) Program. The position supports individuals with lived experience of substance use recovery who have frequent hospital or emergency department visits related to substance use. The specialist helps patients improve their health, reduce harm, and connect with treatment and recovery resources.

The role involves taking initiative and developing creative, individualized approaches to reach patients, build supportive connections, and overcome barriers to engagement. Work is primarily based in Fort Worth and includes frequent visits to JPS Hospital, community outreach, and home visits throughout Tarrant County. The position is hybrid.

Requirements

• Current Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) certification through the Texas Certification Board (TCB).
• Lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, harm reduction, and treatment resources.
• Understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness in identifying new approaches to challenging situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize workload, maintain accurate documentation, and protect confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Reliable transportation, a current Texas driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must successfully complete the required background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals identified by JPS Health Network as Multiple Visit Patients (MVPs).
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with patients through consistent, nonjudgmental engagement.
• Develop and implement individualized outreach strategies to engage patients who may be difficult to reach.
• Conduct follow-up outreach, including community-based and home visits.
• Provide education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, naloxone, safer-use practices, and treatment options.
• Help individuals navigate barriers and connect with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), treatment, and recovery resources.
• Coordinate with Recovery Resource Council and JPS staff to support patient needs and continuity of care.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Participate in program meetings and ongoing program improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

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