Recovery Ally: Peer Support Specialist

St Monica s Home; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Monica’s Home is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to individuals at all stages of engagement, including those on waitlists and during transitions into the community.

The role relies on lived experience to support engagement, connection to services, and development of recovery supports, while promoting participant-centered, trauma-informed care. Core responsibilities include facilitating groups, documenting contacts, and coordinating with internal

Qualifications

• Lived experience in a personal wellness and recovery journey for at least one year.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) State Certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• WRAP and/or SMART Facilitator certification preferred.
• Experience working with individuals affected by substance use and mental health concerns preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• First Aid/CPR certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to participants across the continuum of care, including waitlist, active services, and post-discharge support as assigned.
• Support participant engagement, relationship-building, and connection to treatment and recovery services.
• Assist participants in preparing for treatment, transitions between levels of care, and reintegration into the community.
• Support participants in developing recovery supports, including connection to community resources, support groups, and employment services.
• Facilitate peer support groups and recovery-oriented programming as assigned.
• Support alumni engagement and ongoing recovery connections following discharge.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal teams to support continuity of care and participant needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of peer support services and participant contacts.
• Support culturally responsive and inclusive services by connecting participants with appropriate community resources.
• Participate in community outreach, networking, and peer support activities as assigned.
• Meet Job Expectations for Peer Support Specialist.

Skills

Lived Experience

Communication

Confidentiality

Recovery Support

Cultural Responsiveness

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPSS Certification

WRAP/SMART Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Driver’s License

Job description

St. Monica’s Home is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented peer support to individuals at all stages of engagement, including those on waitlists and during transitions into the community.

The role relies on lived experience to support engagement, connection to services, and development of recovery supports, while promoting participant-centered, trauma-informed care. Core responsibilities include facilitating groups, documenting contacts, and coordinating with internal