Peer Support Specialist [non-exempt] - St. Louis, MO

Concordance

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

401(K) matching program

Generous PTO

Wellness Stipend

Job summary

Concordance is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in St. Louis, MO. This full-time position involves supporting individuals transitioning from justice involvement back into society, ensuring a caring welcome, facilitating recovery groups, and collaborating with the care team. Ideal candidates are passionate about the mission, possess excellent communication skills, and have experience with vulnerable populations. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development, and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

Passion for Concordance’s mission.
Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations.
Eligibility to obtain Certified Peer Support credential.

Responsibilities

Support participants as they transition to post-release programming.
Document participant interactions in electronic record system.
Facilitate morning and afternoon circle and wellness activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport

High-quality verbal and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic record system

Job description

Peer Support Specialist [non-exempt] - St. Louis, MO

Department: Peer Support Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Description

About Concordance

Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services – therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness.

Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long‑term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.

Position Overview: Work from home and in the community.

The Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post‑release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma‑informed encouragement and motivation in daily interactions.

Key Responsibilities - your role will involve:

Providing Supportive Care to Participants:

Ensuring a caring welcome for participants during their first day at the Center for post‑release programming and orienting them to the program
Facilitating morning and afternoon circle, substance use recovery groups, 12‑step education, and overall wellness activities
Managing nutrition program during mealtimes and breaks
Assisting participants with appointments in the community, as needed
Promoting a positive atmosphere, sense of community, cleanliness, and respect at the Center
Leading by example for participants to learn professionalism and prosocial behaviors
Other duties or projects as needed

Communicating with the Multidisciplinary Care Team:

Documenting participant interactions in electronic record system
Communicating participant needs to the care team and Center Coordinator
Working collaboratively with the Case Manager, Career Coach, and Therapist assigned to each participant, providing input on progress to ensure consistency in instruction/learning pre‑to‑post release and alignment with participants’ goals
Participating in internal meetings and contributing thoughts or ideas to enhance quality or programming offered

The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.

Personal Attributes:

Passion for Concordance’s mission
Energy for a multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by compassion, energy, and ability to build rapport
Ability to foster rapport while maintaining professional boundaries with participants
High‑quality verbal and written communication skills

Required Education and Credentials:

High School Diploma
Class E Driver’s License

Experience

Prior experience with justice‑involved adults or other vulnerable populations and/or lived experience with recovery or the justice system
Must have, or be eligible to obtain within first 90 days, Certified Peer Support credential in state of Center
Experience with documenting participant interactions in case notes
Familiarity with and endorsement of 12‑step programming
Ability to work 20 hours per week

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Sit, stand, and walk for a considerable amount of time throughout the day.
Facilitate 45‑minute groups without a break.
Operating a large vehicle transporting participants.
Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classrooms around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

Additional Information:

Why join Concordance?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice‑involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.

Team benefits:

We understand the importance of work‑life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family.