Peer Support Recovery Specialist

Location: Northern

# Peer Support Recovery SpecialistDALLAS, TX 75228

Start Date   09/10/2026## Overview Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level High School Preferred

Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Nonprofit  - Social Services## Description
** POSITION:
** Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)  
** DEPARTMENT:
** Outpatient Services, Recovery Support  
** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-Exempt  
** SUPERVISOR:
** Chief Programs Officer  
** EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
** Full-Time  
** SHIFT:
** 40 Hour Per Week--
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* SUMMARY:

** A Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) assists clients in facilitating access to needed services, provides support and encouragement while assisting clients in the recovery process.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Obtain and complete the State of Texas approved 46-hour PRC training within 6 months of hire.
* Obtain the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) credential by completing 500 hours of relevant experience within 6 months of employment with Nexus.
* Model appropriate and effective coping and self-help recovery skills.
* Provide strong peer recovery leadership.
* Guide and mentor individuals seeking to achieve or sustain long-term recovery from addiction, regardless of pathway to recovery.
* Maintain personal recovery evidenced by remaining 100% abstinent from all mood altering and mind changing substances.
* Assist clients in developing their own recovery plan and its implementation.
* Provide case management related functions such as providing referrals, scheduling appointments, shopping, budgeting, using public transportation, and meeting attendance.
* Provide transportation as assigned to ensure client access to meetings and community services.
* Plan and implement recovery activities and events.
* Attend court appointments with clients to act as a support/advocate.
* Assist clients in accessing community services, as indicated.
* Conduct active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups.
* Provide supportive services during times of client crisis/relapse.
* Teach personal care, self-help, and relapse prevention skills to clients.
* Attend required trainings for the position.
* Attend monthly All Staff meeting.
* Perform various clerical tasks, filing, copying, documentation, etc.
* Ensure services delivered as in line with the Nexus Mission and Values.
* Other duties may be assigned.
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* COMPETENCIES:

*** Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures and socioeconomic levels.
* Possess good oral and written communication skills.
* Possess the ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
* Possess the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner.
* Ability to manage client behavior, manages crisis situations, and applies conflict resolution skills to situations.
* Safe driving practices.
* Service clients and outside contacts with dignity and respect.
* Observe client confidentiality requirements.
* Basic computer skills and knowledge.
* Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
* Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA Compliance, and Employee & Client Confidentiality.## Qualifications
** QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.
** EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

*** High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
* Current valid Texas Driver's License and good/clean driving record required.
* Must be in a personal recovery program from a substance use disorder with at least one (1) year of continuous sobriety.
* Must currently have and maintain or obtain Texas State certification of Recovery Support Peer Specialist.
** LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

*** Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
* Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and team members in one-on-one and small group situations.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
** MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

*** Ability to add and…