Description Peer Support Specialist Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports To: Project Director Position Summary This is a temporary position through September 30, 2027. The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery support services to individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders by drawing on their own lived experience of recovery, specialized training, and peer support principles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Establish supportive, recovery-focused relationships with participants through individual and group peer support services. • Assist participants in identifying personal recovery goals and developing strategies to achieve greater independence and self-directed recovery. • Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to support implementation of individualized treatment and recovery plans. • Facilitate peer support groups and promote participation in mutual aid and recovery support programs. • Model recovery, resilience, healthy coping skills, and self-advocacy by appropriately sharing lived experience. • Participate in community outreach and engagement activities to identify and connect individuals in need of services. • When authorized, provide transportation assistance to support participant engagement in treatment and recovery services. Requirements Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Must possess lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder and demonstrate sustained recovery consistent with agency and certification requirements. • Certified Peer Support Specialist or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, motivational support, and community resources. • Strong interpersonal, communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work effectively with diverse populations, and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining participant confidentiality. Working Conditions • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening support groups and community events. • Alternative scheduling, including four (4) ten-hour workdays, may be available based on program needs. • Work is performed in office, clinic, and community.