Recovery Peer Specialist

Suncoast Center, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Suncoast Center, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients with serious mental illness and substance use conditions.

You will use lived experience to guide recovery and wellness, working within the FACT Team to provide compassionate, client-centered care. Responsibilities include coordinating services, documenting progress, and collaborating with families and community resources.

Qualifications

• Has lived experience with serious mental illness and recovery for at least 2 years.
• Able to read, write and comprehend instructions; willing to learn computer software.
• Capacity and willingness to obtain Florida Peer Recovery Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides FACT services and supports housing, medical and entitlements as needed.
• Documents progress notes and treatment plan updates accurately and promptly.
• Coordinates with family, FACT staff and community supports for coordinated care.
• Participates in daily staff meetings and treatment planning reviews.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet client needs and goals.
• Maintains client records and complies with program policies.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery advocate

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Suncoast Center, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients with serious mental illness and substance use conditions.

You will use lived experience to guide recovery and wellness, working within the FACT Team to provide compassionate, client-centered care. Responsibilities include coordinating services, documenting progress, and collaborating with families and community resources.