Treatment Court Peer Support Specialist

Kitsap County • Room 106, WA

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About The Position

Kitsap County is seeking a compassionate, community-driven Peer Support Specialist to support participant success in its Treatment Court program. The role uses the specialist’s lived experience in recovery and professional peer-support practices to help participants overcome barriers, build resilience, and pursue stability and independence. As an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team, the specialist contributes a recovery-focused perspective to decision-making and supports participants with recovery, symptom management, and community reintegration.

The specialist provides strengths-based mentoring and face-to-face coaching, helps participants address employment and housing needs, and connects them with community resources and services. The role also involves coordination with external partners, advocacy within the Treatment Court team, and accurate documentation and reporting to support program improvement.

This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is covered by an AFSCME 1308 collective bargaining agreement. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is funded by the Administrative Office of the Courts, with funding approved through June 30, 2027, and a likelihood of extension. The recruitment may also be used to fill future openings for up to six months.

Requirements

• An associate degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university and one year of program-support experience involving group dynamics and local resources such as housing support, transportation, and treatment providers; OR three years of such program-support experience. Relevant work experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for education. Additional education cannot substitute for required work experience.
• Personal experience within the Treatment Court system and willingness to openly identify as a person with experience with mental health and/or substance use.
• At least one year of successful recovery.
• Certified Peer Counselor license upon hire, or ability to obtain Peer Counselor Certification within one year of hire.
• Submit a current driving record/abstract and obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license before hire; maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Submit official transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications.
• Pass job-related examinations or tests required by the hiring authority.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Peer Counselor license upon hire.
• Volunteer experience in the recovery community, such as in a jail or hospital, or experience as a Kitsap County Drug Court alumnus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, recovery-aligned mentoring to people facing barriers to employment, stable housing, and community reintegration.
• Manage referrals and follow-ups for participants’ vocational and housing needs, supporting engagement with appropriate services and resources.
• Provide face-to-face coaching to promote independence, access to resources, employment readiness, and housing stability.
• Help participants build recovery capital by connecting them with community supports, resource systems, and opportunities for growth.
• Participate as an advocate and member of the multidisciplinary team by sharing lived-experience insight, reporting on participant goals, and educating team members about community resources.
• Coordinate with workforce development agencies, housing providers, landlords, employers, and training programs to expand access to resources and reduce legal, financial, and transportation barriers.
• Document interactions, referrals, outcomes, and participant progress using digital platforms, including Excel and SurveyMonkey.
• Prepare data-driven reports, summaries, charts, and visual presentations to identify trends and support program improvement and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree