Recovery Advocate — Lived-Experience Peer

Center for Health Care Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Health Care Services seeks a Peer Specialist who uses lived experience to support consumers and guardians in navigating mental health and recovery services. Certification within one year is required (MHPS, RSPS, CFP). You will conduct group and individual sessions, assist with data collection, and ensure documentation aligns with CHCS standards.

The role emphasizes advocacy, outreach, and maintaining professional boundaries while supporting recovery in a community-based Texas setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of lived experience with mental illness or substance use.
• One year of wellness recovery experience and navigating a child service system as a parent or caregiver.
• Willingness to disclose personal experience for education and inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers/families navigate mental health and recovery systems.
• Assist with data collection and surveys.
• Accompany consumers to court, medical and service appointments.
• Conduct home, clinic, and community sessions.
• Provide group and individual services.
• Ensure clinical documentation meets CHCS standards.
• Share lived experience to motivate recovery.

Skills

Lived experience

Advocacy

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Center for Health Care Services seeks a Peer Specialist who uses lived experience to support consumers and guardians in navigating mental health and recovery services. Certification within one year is required (MHPS, RSPS, CFP). You will conduct group and individual sessions, assist with data collection, and ensure documentation aligns with CHCS standards.

The role emphasizes advocacy, outreach, and maintaining professional boundaries while supporting recovery in a community-based Texas setting.