Impactful Peer Support Specialist - ACT & Court Programs

Gulf Coast Center; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Center in Brazoria and Galveston Counties seeks an ACT Criminal Justice Peer Support Specialist to provide mental health and substance use disorder peer support within the ACT program and the regular ACT team. The role focuses on assisting clients at risk for arrest and jail recidivism, supporting recovery, and promoting independence in the community.

You will co-facilitate court groups, assist with recovery planning, and document in Smartcare.

Qualifications

• Must have completed substance use disorder and mental health peer trainings through Via Hope within 1 year or hire.
• Must maintain continuing education credits for the PRS certification.
• Must have at least 2 years of personal recovery.

Responsibilities

• Delivers services in accordance with organizational service delivery standards, maintaining a minimum of 50% of time worked in direct service provision.
• Completes accurate, collaborative documentation within 24 business hours.
• Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and developing recovery plans.
• Assists clients in formulating a Wellness Plan identifying eight dimensions of wellness.

Skills

Peer recovery coaching

Mental health knowledge

Substance use disorder knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Smartcare EHR

Via Hope trainings

Job description

Gulf Coast Center in Brazoria and Galveston Counties seeks an ACT Criminal Justice Peer Support Specialist to provide mental health and substance use disorder peer support within the ACT program and the regular ACT team. The role focuses on assisting clients at risk for arrest and jail recidivism, supporting recovery, and promoting independence in the community.

You will co-facilitate court groups, assist with recovery planning, and document in Smartcare.