SUD Peer Support Specialist

·High School diploma or High School equivalency certificate required.

·Minimum of one (1) year of experience receiving substance use services.

·Self-identify as a person with lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder, with demonstrated stability in recovery.

·Demonstrated experience actively managing personal recovery and wellness.

·Desire and ability to use lived experience to support others in recovery.

·Willingness to publicly identify as a person in recovery for the purpose of education, role modeling, engagement, and hope-building.

·Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, justice involvement, or complex social barriers preferred.

·Assist with Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups and provide one-on-one peer recovery coaching.

·Support individuals during key recovery transitions such as detox discharge, treatment entry, or sober living placement.

·Use lived experience to promote hope, engagement, and sustained recovery.

·Conduct outreach in non-traditional settings including encampments, shelters, food pantries, libraries, emergency departments, jails, and community events.

·Distribute harm reduction supplies such as naloxone, hygiene kits, and recovery resources.

·Provide field-based engagement and crisis support in coordination with licensed substance use staff.

·Assist individuals with accessing transportation, medical and intake appointments, identification documents, housing resources, food, clothing, and communication tools.

·Accompany individuals to appointments as needed to support engagement and follow-through.

·Serve as a bridge between clinical services, community partners, and individuals receiving services.

·Support individuals in identifying recovery goals and developing wellness strategies.

·Provide education on recovery, self-advocacy, and available community supports.

·Connect individuals to digital mental wellness tools, including Credible Mind, as part of recovery planning.

·Maintain productivity standards established by program leadership.

·Ensure all documentation for services rendered is completed and submitted within two (2) business days.

·Maintain compliance with all HHSC, Medicaid, CCBHC, and grant-related requirements.

·Serve all individuals without regard to background or history, prioritizing dignity and respect.

·Model recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction principles in all interactions.

·Participate in crisis response coordination, including linkage to Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), Psychiatric Triage, or other emergency services as appropriate.

·Participate in debriefings following crisis events and adhere to all safety protocols.

·Participate in the Center's Zero Suicide Initiative.

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