Peer Recovery Support Specialist Families United Program Laredo TX

SCAN; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

401K Retirement Plan

Bi-weekly Pay

Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

SCAN is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, peer-based recovery support for youth, young adults, and families in the Families United Program. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery goals, navigate behavioral health systems, and connect participants with resources using trauma-informed, youth-guided approaches.

Requires lived recovery experience, bilingual English/Spanish ability, and certification or the ability to obtain Texas peer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred in human services.
• Certified Peer Specialist or Recovery Support credential or ability to obtain certification in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with youth, young adults, and families.
• Provide individual and group peer recovery support services.
• Help participants develop recovery plans aligned with clinical care.
• Offer mentoring, coaching, and emotional support throughout recovery.
• Assist accessing services and resources in the community.
• Facilitate recovery groups and wellness activities.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Lived recovery experience

Mentoring & advocacy

Recovery support services

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor in human services preferred

Job description

Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides non-clinical, peer-based recovery support services to youth, young adults, and their families participating in SCAN#39;s Families United Program. Drawing upon lived experience with recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist inspires hope, promotes self-advocacy, and assists participants in achieving their recovery goals. Working as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist helps participants navigate behavioral health systems, access community resources, build recovery capital, and maintain long-term recovery using trauma-informed, youth guided, and family-centered approaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Establish trusting, supportive relationships with youth, young adults, and families through shared lived experience and recovery principles.
2. Provide individual and group peer recovery support services that promote hope, resilience, self-determination, and wellness.
3. Assist participants in developing individualized recovery plans that complement their clinical treatment plans.
4. Provide mentoring, coaching, encouragement, and emotional support throughout the recovery process.
5. Help participants identify personal strengths, overcome barriers to recovery, and develop healthy coping and life skills.
6. Assist participants in accessing behavioral health services, primary healthcare, housing, education, employment, transportation, vocational services, and other community resources.
7. Facilitate recovery support groups, wellness activities, life skills training, and recovery education workshops.
8. Educate participants and families about recovery resources, mutual support groups, wellness planning, relapse prevention, and community supports.
9. Collaborate with counselors, case managers, medical providers, family members, schools, and community partners to promote coordinated, recovery-oriented care.
10. Conduct outreach and follow-up contacts with participants to encourage continued engagement in treatment and recovery services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate#39;s or bachelor#39;s degree in a human services field preferred.
• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist, or other recognized Texas peer support credential, or the ability to obtain certification within the timeframe required by the employer.
• Lived experience with recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and a demonstrated commitment to recovery principles.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing peer support, mentoring, advocacy, or recovery services preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Valid TX Driver#39;s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and other employment requirements.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care, trauma-informed practices, motivational approaches, and community resources.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions include:

• Paid Health amp; Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation amp; Sick Leave
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Bi-weekly Pay (direct deposit)
• Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage available at minimal cost
• Detailed Orientation and Ongoing Job Training Provided

Salary range:

$17.00 - $18.27/hour depending on degree, experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Deadline for Applications: September 28, 2026

Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN)

Equal Opportunity Employer