Peer Support Specialist

The Detention Center is located at the Moss Justice Center and is a two-building facility. The Detention Center Main Building is a 621-bed direct supervision facility that opened in March of 1995. The Detention Center Annex is a 256-bed direct supervision facility that was formerly known as the York County Prison. The York County Sheriff’s Office obtained custody of the York County Prison in July of 2021 and merged all operations under the York County Detention Center.

The Detention Center is charged with holding individuals who have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies in York County and held until they post bond, are ordered released by a court, or are transferred to a state institution after court sentencing. In addition, the Detention Center is charged with holding individuals who are sentenced to less than 90 days and/or all sentences through Family Court.

The Detention Center also houses inmates for the U.S. Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an agreement that provides compensation to the county.

The York County Detention Center is committed to operating a facility that is secure, accountable, fair, and effective.

To accomplish our mission, the York County Detention Center will maintain a positive atmosphere for both incarcerated individuals and staff through the provision of:

• A safe and environment for inmates and staff
• A facility that is cost-effective
• A professionally trained staff
• Positive and safe physical surroundings
• A variety of well-balanced programs that are conducive to appropriate inmate behavior
• A system to provide for the nutritional and physical well-being of the inmate population

It is the intention of the York County Detention Center that inmates shall leave the facility no worse physically, emotionally, or psychologically than when they entered.

The York County Detention Center is committed to the operation of a facility that will meet state standards and to the preservation of basic human rights for the inmate population under the Constitution of the United States of America.

York County Detention Center is hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Peer Support Specialist. The Peer Support Specialist will use his or her lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder and successful reintegration into society to support inmates at the York County Detention Center as part of the Recovery and Re-Entry Program. This position is funded by the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) and is focused on fostering trust, promoting recovery, and encouraging participation in substance abuse treatment and reentry services.

The Peer Support Specialist serves as a mentor, advocate, and resource navigator, helping individuals build motivation for change and prepare for successful reentry into the community. This is a grant‑funded position and continuation of this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funds; the loss of, reduction of, or exhaustion of funding for this position would result in the elimination of the position.

$20.40 - $24.48 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

• Compensation – competitive market‑rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms allowance

• In a professional capacity only, establishes supportive, non‑judgmental relationships with inmates experiencing substance use challenges.
• Provides peer‑led support groups, recovery circles, and one‑on‑one sessions to encourage engagement in recovery pathways.
• Encourages participation in…