Peer Support Specialist- SUDS

About the Role

We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist Addiction (PSS‑A) for our SUDS team. This role is built on trust, connection, and hope. Peer Support Specialists offer insight and empathy that complement clinical care while helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful lives. As a Peer Support Specialist in addictions, you will use your personal recovery experience to engage individuals affected by substance use disorders, inspire motivation for change, and promote recovery‑oriented pathways. As a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, you will empower individuals to navigate challenges, build skills, and stay connected to resources that support long term wellness.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, supportive relationships with peers by meeting them where they are; whether that is in homes, clinics, community locations, and treatment settings.
• Provide consistent emotional support during clinic visits while helping peers feel heard, respected, and empowered.
• Facilitate or co‑lead peer support groups that create safe spaces for growth, connection, and recovery.
• Support peers in setting recovery goals and taking concrete steps toward independence (e.g., budgeting, transportation, healthcare access, benefit navigation).
• Ensure peers remain connected to community resources through follow‑up support that promotes long term stability.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation that meets state, federal, grant, and agency requirements.
• Model professional, ethical behavior in alignment with the NCC AP NCPRSS