Peer Support Specialist

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement Contrib. (Up

Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Dis

2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave perYear

2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented support to Veterans and eligible participants under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. You will use your lived experience to build rapport, encourage hope, and help participants identify strengths and recovery goals.

Responsibilities include peer support, caring contacts, outreach, resource linkage, follow-up, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience of recovery from mental health or substance use challenges.
• Must have Texas peer certification or willingness to obtain certification within agency timelines.
• Must have valid driver's license and driving record, plus auto liability insurance as required by Texas.
• Working computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented peer support and caring contacts.
• Outreach and resource linkage for Veterans and participants.
• Document services timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with program staff, MVPN, and community partners.
• Travel regionally and support outreach events.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Texas peer certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Peer Support Specialist works independently to provide recovery-oriented support to Veterans and other eligible participants through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The position uses personal lived experience of recovery to build rapport, encourage hope, and help participants identify strengths, recovery goals, and support networks. Responsibilities include peer support, caring contacts, outreach, resource linkage, follow-up, and timely service documentation. The specialist collaborates with the program coordinator, navigator, Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN), and community partners on Veteran engagement and resource events, and participates in peer supervision. Regional travel and occasional adjusted hours for outreach and events are required.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position through September 29, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Personal lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges consistent with the applicable peer certification pathway. Current Texas peer certification, or willingness and ability to complete required training and obtain certification within agency-established timeframes. Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas. Working computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications: Veteran preferred. Experience providing peer support, mentoring, recovery advocacy, Veteran outreach, or MVPN activities; knowledge of Veteran benefits and community resources; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; flexible outreach/event hours and regional travel.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Travel Required

Yes .

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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