Peer Support Specialist II

PreventEd; Imperial (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

PreventEd's The Collective is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist II – Supervisor to lead, coach, and support peers, using lived experience to guide a recovery-focused team.

You will mentor staff, manage a small caseload, develop onboarding for new specialists, build community referrals, and ensure quality documentation while partnering with program leadership. This role requires CPS certification, strong communication, and leadership to empower others through peer support.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board.
• At least one year in recovery.
• Experience in public speaking, training, or community outreach preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience or readiness to step into leadership.
• Participates in coalition work such as NPRA-Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other PreventEd Peer Support Specialists.
• Maintain an active caseload of 3-8 clients.
• Coordinate referrals to PSS Services and make warm handoffs.
• Establish community relationships for referrals and resources.
• Provide training for community members on peer services and resources.
• Act as the PreventEd liaison for Peer Services across partner agencies.
• Document all aspects of the job in compliance with agency, contractual, and funding requirements.
• Perform all other related work as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Peer support

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor's in education/psychology/social work/related field

Job description

Are you a Certified Peer Specialist who’s ready to lead, coach, encourage, and make an even bigger impact?

The Collective at PreventEd is looking for a Peer Specialist II – Supervisor to join our team!

This is your opportunity to take the experience, passion, and lived expertise you bring to peer support and use it to help other peer specialists thrive.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Coach and support peer staff
• Build a strong, connected, recovery-focused team
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and feedback
• Help develop and onboard new peer specialists
• Support quality services and great documentation
• Collaborate with program leadership and community partners
• Continue making a difference through peer support

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is a Certified Peer Specialist
• Is a strong communicator and relationship builder
• Believes in the power of recovery and lived experience
• Enjoys helping others grow and succeed
• Brings compassion, accountability, and a team-first mindset
• Has leadership or supervisory experience—or is ready to take that next step!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate as a team member in the formulation of program and/or agency planning, and in the coordination and implementation of PSS services.
• Peer Support Specialists interventions may include: sharing lived experiences of recovery, sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors; helping individuals to connect with other peers and with their community at large; and assisting individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery.
• Lead and mentor other PreventEd Peer Support Specialists.
• Maintain an active caseload of 3-8 clients, or other goal set mutually with supervisor. Also provide general support and assistance to PSS I’s caseload as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to the PSS Services. Make the initial connection with the client, gather information, and provide a warm handoff to a PSS Services team member or appropriate agency.
• Establish community relationships for referrals to the program and resources for clients.
• Provide training for community members on peer services and resources.
• Act as the PreventEd liaison for Peer Services across partner agencies and systems.
• Document all aspects of the job in compliance with agency, contractual, and funding requirements.
• Perform all other related work as assigned.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High degree of maturity and emotional stability. Stable in their recovery. Former participant in a substance use treatment program.
• Ability to maintain effective and cooperative relationships with volunteers, clients, staff members, and other community social service agencies.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Cooperative spirit to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize well, work with details, and exhibit follow through.
• Flexibility with regard to evening and weekend work schedules.
• Interest in personal and professional growth and the desire to seek supervision and knowledge to assist in this process.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's in education, psychology, social work, community organization, counseling, human services, or related field.
• At least one year in recovery.
• Has Obtained Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board and worked as a CPS for at least one year.
• Previous training or experience in public speaking, social services, minority relations, youth programs, planning/coordination, community organization, or teaching preferred.
• Participate in Coalition work such as NPRA-Missouri.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences. Our team values different perspectives and believes that a wide range of voices makes us stronger and more effective in our work. If you’re passionate about what we do and believe you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply — even if your experience doesn’t match every listed qualification.PreventEd was voted the Best Place to Work in St Louis for mid-sized business in 2025!!!