Peer Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Job Description

Peer Specialist – Substance Use Recovery Department: CSTAR/Substance Use Employment Type: Full Time Location: El Dorado Springs – Industrial Parkway Compensation: $19.50 / hour Description Use Your Recovery Journey to Guide Others as a Peer Specialist – Substance Use Recovery Team Your experience matters — and your recovery story can be a lifeline for someone else. As a Peer Specialist on our Substance Use Recovery team, you’ll provide hope, support, and real-world guidance to individuals working to overcome substance use challenges. By sharing your lived experience and walking alongside others on their recovery path, you’ll help build trust, encourage healing, and support lasting change. This is a great opportunity for someone who: Is in recovery from substance use or a behavioral health diagnosis and wants to make a powerful impact by supporting others through similar experiences. If you’re passionate about peer support, harm reduction, and empowering people to build lives they’re proud of, this role offers purpose, connection, and growth. Key Responsibilities Share your recovery story and model healthy coping and decision-making Help individuals identify strengths and build their personal recovery goals Provide encouragement, accountability, and connection to community resources Support individuals in navigating treatment and building natural support networks Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative wellness planning Assist with transportation to appointments or services, as clinically indicated; driving is an essential function of this position. Collect and process urine drug screens per program protoc