Peer Support Specialist

Description

Position Summary

Serenity Therapeutic Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to join our recovery-focused team. The CPSS will use personal lived experience in recovery from substance use to provide hope, mentorship, and support to individuals on their own recovery journeys. This position plays a key role in promoting empowerment, resilience, and personal growth while assisting beneficiaries in achieving and maintaining long-term recovery.

The CPSS collaborates with clinical staff and community partners to enhance engagement, reduce barriers to care, and support recovery-oriented treatment planning within Serenity Therapeutic Services’ continuum of care.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver peer support services consistent with the core values and ethics of the peer support model.

Use personal recovery experience to inspire hope and demonstrate that recovery is possible.

Collaborate with the Qualified Professional (QP) to identify personal strengths, areas for growth, and establish a supervision plan.

Partner with beneficiaries to identify and overcome barriers to accessing community resources, treatment providers, and recovery supports.

Model and mentor recovery-oriented attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to promote wellness and resilience.

Encourage beneficiaries to develop a strong recovery identity through open dialogue and shared experiences.

Identify teachable moments to promote self-awareness, interpersonal growth, and personal accountability.

Teach and model decision-making tools that support healthy lifestyle choices and recovery maintenance.

Facilitate opportunities for social engagement and community integration.

Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency or crisis situations, following Serenity Therapeutic Services’ emergency response procedures.

Assist beneficiaries in navigating healthcare, social service, and legal systems as needed.

Promote self-advocacy by educating beneficiaries on their human and legal rights and supporting them in exercising those rights.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and state regulations.

Adhere to professional boundaries, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards in all interactions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, residential, and community settings.

Local travel may be required; reliable transportation is essential.

Flexible schedule, including some evenings or weekends, may be required based on client and program needs.