Peer Recovery Support Specialist Unity Recovery

Healthy Minds Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peer Support Specialist at Healthy Minds Philly will provide peer-based recovery and re-entry support at our Community Gaming Center in Philadelphia. This in-person role requires five days of work per week, including one weekend day, and involves mentoring individuals, advocacy, resource navigation, and recovery education.

You will model recovery paths, help clients create plans, link them to resources, and partner with local organizations to support reintegration and long-term wellbeing.

Job description

About the role:

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer-based recovery and re-entry support at our Community Gaming Center. This role offers mentoring, advocacy, resource navigation, and recovery education, while fostering authentic peer-to-peer relationships that honor all pathways to recovery and wellness. The PSS serves as a role model and motivator, helping individuals build recovery or re-entry plans, connect with community resources, and sustain long-term recovery. This position requires in-person work five days per week (including one weekend day) and collaboration with both individuals and partner organizations to support recovery and reintegration.