Peer Support Specialist

The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders. Drawing on lived experience and formal training, the Peer Support Specialist promotes hope, engagement, self-advocacy, and sustained recovery while working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support to clients in treatment
• Share lived recovery experience appropriately to inspire hope and motivation
• Assist clients in developing recovery goals and wellness plans
• Support clients in navigating treatment services, community resources, and aftercare planning
• Facilitate or co-facilitate peer support groups, recovery meetings, or educational workshops
• Encourage client engagement, treatment adherence, and positive coping strategies
• Serve as a role model for recovery-oriented behavior and self-care
• Document peer support activities in accordance with facility policies and confidentiality standards
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and other staff to support client progress
• Advocate for client needs and support self-advocacy skills
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards at all times

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