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Peer Specialist Substance Use Recovery
Job Location:
Job Location:
El Dorado Springs, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 youll 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 youll 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 youre passionate about peer support harm reduction and empowering people to build lives theyre 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 protocols
- Engage in required state certification training supervision and certification process (if not already certified)
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health substance use or co-occurring disorder services
- Must complete a state-approved training program pass a standardized examination complete certification process within 60 days of hire date and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MCB (MO). Required only when applicable.
- A valid drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Youll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are in active recovery and want to help others find hope and healing
- Believe in multiple pathways to recovery and the power of peer support
- Are comfortable discussing personal experiences to support others growth
- Communicate openly and respectfully with individuals navigating substance use challenges
- Are dependable grounded and able to maintain professional boundaries
- Are committed to ongoing growth learning and collaboration
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About Company
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 844-853-8937 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS: 833-356-2427 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE: 988 Through compassionate, high-quality care, we guide individuals on their journey toward improved physical and ... View more
