Part - Time Instructor, Peer Recovery Support Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 44,083 - 66,124; Part time

Job summary

CSN is seeking a Part-time Instructor for Peer Recovery Support Specialist training. You will deliver evidence‑based curricula, guide adult learners, and assess competency in a range of recovery‑oriented skills.

The role requires current CPSS/PRSS certification, lived recovery experience, and at least two years in a related peer support setting. Training hours, ethics, and confidentiality are emphasized within a HIPAA‑aware framework.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) from an accredited state or national board.
• Lived experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring challenges with a stable recovery period (1–2 years).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience as a Peer Support Specialist in a health, community, or behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver established training curricula covering core peer competencies and the recovery model.
• Facilitate adult learning using role‑plays, discussions, case scenarios, and multimedia.
• Assess students' mastery of core skills and navigate professional boundaries.

Skills

Adult Education Skills

Communication

Digital Literacy

Education

CPSS/PRSS Certification

Tools

CANVAS

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Part‑Time Instructor, Peer Recovery Support Specialist

The Peer Support Specialist Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based training to individuals preparing for certification as Peer Support Specialists (PSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS). This role combines educational instruction with the unique perspective of lived experience in recovery (mental health, substance use, or co‑occurring challenges).

The instructor guides adult learners through foundational competencies, ethical boundaries, and communication frameworks necessary to provide effective peer-to-peer support in community, clinical, and correctional settings.

Core Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Facilitate Core Training: Deliver established training curricula covering essential peer competencies, including the recovery model, trauma‑informed care, motivational interviewing basics, and cultural humility.
• Model Peer Principles: Demonstrate and teach the intentional use of lived experience and strategic self‑disclosure as therapeutic tools in a professional setting.
• Adult Learning Facilitation: Utilize diverse instructional methods (e.g., role‑playing, interactive group discussions, case scenarios, and multimedia) to accommodate various learning styles.
• Skills Evaluation: Assess students' mastery of core skills, particularly around active listening, validating experiences, and navigating professional boundaries.

Program Administration & Support

• Student Mentorship: Provide guidance, academic support, and constructive feedback to students navigating the training and their own professional readiness.
• Track Performance: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, assignment completion, and final competency assessments.
• Certification Preparation: Guide students through the state or national certification exam application process, ensuring all training hour requirements are fully documented and met.

Curriculum & Compliance Maintenance

• Update Courseware: Ensure all training materials align with current state certification boards, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines, and evolving industry standards.
• Maintain Ethical Boundaries: Emphasize and enforce training modules dedicated to ethical codes of conduct, confidentiality laws (HIPAA), and the prevention of vicarious trauma or burnout.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Adult Education Skills: Proven ability to facilitate groups, manage a classroom, or deliver presentations comfortably to diverse populations.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a deep understanding of empathetic and non‑stigmatizing language.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas or Blackboard, as well as video‑conferencing platforms (Zoom, MS Teams) for hybrid or remote instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Current certification as a Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) from an accredited state or national board.
• Lived Experience: Self‑identified personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or co‑occurring challenges, with a sustained period of stable recovery (typically minimum of 1‑2 years).
• Field Experience: Minimum of 2 years of active, hands‑on experience working as a practicing Peer Support Specialist in a healthcare, community‑based, or behavioral health environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Skills in the use and operation of basic computer software.

Salary

$40 per hour.

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Certifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027