Impactful Recovery Support Peer Specialist – Field-Based

Recovery Resource Council; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Resource Council in Fort Worth, TX seeks a compassionate Recovery Support Peer Specialist to assist MVP patients within the JPS Health Network. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on outreach, engagement, and navigation to recovery resources.

Ideal candidates are certified RSPS with lived recovery experience, capable of engaging with patients, providing harm-reduction education, and navigating MOUD and community resources.

Qualifications

• RSPS certification through the Texas Certification Board (TCB).
• Lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, harm reduction, and resources.
• Understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals identified by JPS Health MVPs.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with patients through consistent, nonjudgmental engagement.
• Develop and implement individualized outreach strategies to engage patients who may be difficult to reach.
• Conduct follow-up outreach, including community-based and home visits.
• Provide education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, naloxone, safer-use practices, and treatment options.
• Help individuals navigate barriers and connect with MOUD, treatment, and recovery resources.
• Coordinate with RRC and JPS staff to support patient needs and continuity of care.
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in program meetings and ongoing program improvement efforts.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Autonomous work

Organizational skills

Reliable transportation

Background check clearance

Job description

Recovery Resource Council in Fort Worth, TX seeks a compassionate Recovery Support Peer Specialist to assist MVP patients within the JPS Health Network. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on outreach, engagement, and navigation to recovery resources.

Ideal candidates are certified RSPS with lived recovery experience, capable of engaging with patients, providing harm-reduction education, and navigating MOUD and community resources.