Certified Peer Support Specialist, SUD IOP/OP — Utah

One Love Agency; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

In-office & community-based work

Job summary

One Love Agency is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to support adults in Utah’s SUD IOP and OP programs. The role centers on peer support, recovery coaching, and building community connections to promote independence.

You bring lived recovery experience, Utah CPSS certification, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while documenting care and maintaining boundaries. This in-office and community-based position offers flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Utah CPSS certification or ability to meet Utah requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Personal lived experience with behavioral health/substance use recovery.
• Strong interest in helping individuals with recovery.
• Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must provide your own iPad or laptop for charting.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
• Ability to meet background screening, credentialing, training, and payer requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support within SUD IOP and OP programs.
• Use lived recovery experience to build trust, encourage hope, and support recovery.
• Help clients identify strengths, recovery goals, coping strategies, and healthy supports.
• Support clients in developing recovery routines and connecting with community resources.
• Help clients navigate transitions between IOP, OP, continuing care, and community-based recovery.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused peer groups when assigned.
• Collaborate with therapists, SUD counselors, case managers, and the treatment team.
• Recognize and communicate relapse risks or safety concerns to the clinical team.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation connected to the client’s treatment plan.
• Participate in required supervision, training, and continuing education.

Skills

Utah CPSS certification

Lived recovery experience

Excellent communication

Professional boundaries

Team collaboration

Driver's license & transportation

Own device for charting

Electronic documentation

Background screening compliance

Job description

One Love Agency is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) to support adults in Utah’s SUD IOP and OP programs. The role centers on peer support, recovery coaching, and building community connections to promote independence.

You bring lived recovery experience, Utah CPSS certification, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while documenting care and maintaining boundaries. This in-office and community-based position offers flexible scheduling.