Peer Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Compass Health Network; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network in Wentzville, MO seeks a Peer Specialist for the Substance Use Recovery team. You will share your recovery journey to support others, model healthy coping, and help clients set personal recovery goals while connecting them to community resources.

The role requires active involvement in team meetings, coordination of transportation to appointments, and completion of state certification training as needed. This position is full-time and onsite.

Qualifications

• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health or substance use services.
• State certification training and ongoing certification required (if applicable).
• Valid driver license with agency minimum automobile coverage.

Responsibilities

• Share your recovery story to model healthy coping and decision-making.
• Help individuals identify strengths and build their personal recovery goals.
• Provide encouragement, accountability, and connection to community resources.
• Support individuals in navigating treatment and building natural support networks.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to wellness planning.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery experience

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Peer Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Department: FQHC CSTAR Substance Use

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wentzville - 1032 Crosswinds Court

Compensation: $19.50 / hour

Description

Use Your Recovery Journey to Guide Others as a Peer Specialist - Substance Use Recovery Team

Your experience matters - and your recovery story can be a lifeline for someone else. As a Peer Specialist on our Substance Use Recovery team, you'll provide hope, support, and real-world guidance to individuals working to overcome substance use challenges. By sharing your lived experience and walking alongside others on their recovery path, you'll help build trust, encourage healing, and support lasting change.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Is in recovery from substance use or a behavioral health diagnosis and wants to make a powerful impact by supporting others through similar experiences.

If you're passionate about peer support, harm reduction, and empowering people to build lives they're proud of, this role offers purpose, connection, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Share your recovery story and model healthy coping and decision‑making
• Help individuals identify strengths and build their personal recovery goals
• Provide encouragement, accountability, and connection to community resources
• Support individuals in navigating treatment and building natural support networks
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative wellness planning
• Assist with transportation to appointments or services, as clinically indicated; driving is an essential function of this position.
• Collect and process urine drug screens per program protocols
• Engage in required state certification training, supervision, and certification process (if not already certified)

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School/GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services
• Must complete a state‑approved training program, pass a standardized examination, complete certification process within 60 days of hire date, and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MCB (MO). Required only when applicable.
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Are in active recovery and want to help others find hope and healing
• Believe in multiple pathways to recovery and the power of peer support
• Are comfortable discussing personal experiences to support others' growth
• Communicate openly and respectfully with individuals navigating substance use challenges
• Are dependable, grounded, and able to maintain professional boundaries
• Are committed to ongoing growth, learning, and collaboration