Peer Specialist; Co-Occurring Disorders

Position: Peer Specialist (Co-Occurring Disorders)
Location: St. Louis

Job Description:

Job Title:

Peer Specialist

Location:

Saint Louis, MO Department: CB Adult Community Services

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping others find hope, healing, and lasting recovery? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Peer Specialist and use your lived experience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. This rewarding opportunity allows you to support others on their recovery journey, build genuine connections, promote independence, strengthen community engagement, and serve as a powerful example of resilience and recovery.

We are seeking a caring, dependable, encouraging professional who is committed to empowering others and fostering positive change.

As a Peer Specialist, you will partner with individuals and families to help develop recovery goals, access community resources, build essential life skills, and strengthen support networks. Through mentoring, coaching, advocacy, and peer support services, you will help clients engage in treatment, increase self-sufficiency, and maintain progress toward their recovery goals. This role combines direct client support, community outreach, care coordination, transportation assistance, group facilitation, and recovery-focused interventions to promote long-term wellness and success.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

· Utilize personal recovery experience to inspire hope, resilience, and engagement in the recovery process while maintaining professional boundaries
· Support individuals in developing recovery goals, identifying strengths, and creating personalized treatment and recovery plans
· Coach, mentor, and advocate for individuals as they work toward increased independence and improved quality of life
· Connect clients with community resources, recovery supports, mutual aid groups, and other services that promote successful recovery
· Build supportive relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and referral sources to encourage progress and continuity of care
· Assist clients in accessing medical, behavioral health, and community-based services while providing transportation and appointment support as needed
· Accompany clients to appointments when appropriate and represent the organization in a professional manner
· Facilitate recovery-focused groups, educational sessions, and wellness activities that promote skill building and personal growth
· Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations while promoting recovery-oriented solutions
· Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with providers to ensure coordinated, person-centered care
· Research and refer individuals to external resources that support recovery, stability, and community integration
· Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory, state, and CARF standards
· Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to enhance peer support skills and maintain required credentials
· Support organizational goals and uphold ethical, confidentiality, and professional standards

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

· Must be willing to…