Certified Peer Support Specialist

Missouri Credentialing Board Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Credentialing Board Inc is looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) in St. Louis, Missouri. The role focuses on supporting clients in recovery and promoting healthy behaviors through empathy, effective communication, and advocacy strategies. Candidates are required to have completed a Peer Support Specialist Training and possess at least one year of personal recovery experience. Understanding behavioral health or residential care settings is preferred, and maintaining a supportive environment is essential for client success.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state-approved or national Peer Support Specialist Training program.
• Minimum of one year of continuous recovery.
• Experience in behavioral health, recovery, or residential care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach self-care and advocacy strategies to help clients stay drug and alcohol free.
• Show respect and empathy for those facing serious mental health issues.
• Communicate clearly with staff and clients to document progress.
• Support clients to reach their goals and facilitate recovery activities.

Skills

Peer support

Empathy

Communication

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

LIV Recovery is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to support programming efforts for our clients to encourage recovery, wellness, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The Peer Support Supervisor must have completed a state-approved or national Peer Support Specialist Training program. Candidates should have experience in peer support and a background in substance use or mental health recovery. Their lived experience enables them to offer authentic empathy and hope, helping clients see that recovery is achievable.

Essential Job Duties

• Self‑Care & Advocacy: Teach self‑care and advocacy strategies to help clients stay drug and alcohol free during program participation.
• Empathy & Understanding: Show respect and empathy for those facing serious mental health issues through understanding and shared experiences.
• Mission & Values Adherence: Consistently uphold the LIV Recovery mission and values by following all policies and demonstrating professional conduct.
• Effective Communication: Communicate clearly with staff and clients. Utilize documentation appropriately to communicate client progress.
• Goal Achievement: Support clients individually and in groups to reach their goals and facilitate recovery activities.
• Symptom Management & Participation: Escort clients to appointments when needed, monitor recovery (bed‑checks, urinalysis), and lead group sessions as outlined in care plans.
• Promoting Wellness: Support recovery efforts, encourage healthy habits, and ensure a safe environment by monitoring sobriety and promoting daily responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of continuous recovery.
• Previous experience working in behavioral health, recovery, or residential care settings preferred.