Peer Support Specialist

SeaView Community Services; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Job summary

SeaView Community Services in Seward, Alaska seeks a Peer Support Specialist for its Recovery Center. You will mentor clients receiving treatment for substance use and mental health challenges, using your recovery journey to empower and guide others toward healthier coping strategies and personal goals.

Role requires lived recovery experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with substance use recovery.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based support to clients in individual and group settings.
• Leverage lived experience to build trust and inspire hope in recovery.
• Assist clients in navigating community resources and developing life skills.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and other team members.
• Help clients set and achieve personal recovery goals.
• Promote self-advocacy and empower clients to manage their wellness.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.

Skills

Lived experience in recovery

Strong communication

Active listening

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer Support Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Peer Support Specialist – Recovery Center

SeaView Community Services – Seward, Alaska

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Temporary housing may also be available, please inquire within interview.

Why Work at SeaView?

SeaView Community Services is a leading behavioral health provider in Seward, offering comprehensive services to individuals and families in need. Our Recovery Center provides a supportive environment for clients working toward long-term recovery, and we are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team.

Temporary Housing Available for Staff!

We understand the challenges of relocating for a new opportunity. Temporary housing is available for individual staff- please inquire during the interview process.

Position Overview

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will provide mentorship and support to individuals receiving treatment for substance use and mental health challenges. Your lived experience and recovery journey will serve as a foundation to empower and guide others in developing healthy coping strategies, building resilience, and achieving personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer peer-based support to clients in individual and group settings
• Use lived experience to build trust and inspire hope in recovery
• Help clients navigate community resources and develop life skills
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and other team members
• Assist clients in setting and achieving personal recovery goals
• Promote self-advocacy and empower clients to take charge of their wellness
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions

Requirements

• Must have lived experience with substance use recovery
• Ability to share your recovery journey in a professional and supportive way
• Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Driver's License
• High school diploma or GED
• Peer Support Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must be able to pass a background check and meet state/federal requirements