Recovery Support Peer Specialist

Rise Recovery; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as RSPS or equivalent within six months of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience in social services or related field.
• Lived recovery experience or familiarity with recovery communities.
• Experience working with youth in recovery or related settings.
• Completion of HHSC-approved RSPS Train-the-Trainer program.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of state/federal regulations for substance use and peer recovery models.
• Experience in program development, supervision, and evaluation.
• Valid Texas driver license, six years driving experience, and clean driving record.
• Age 23+ to meet Rise Recovery insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured peer support and recovery planning.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on hope and empowerment.
• Apply trauma‑informed, person‑centered approaches in peer interactions.
• Align services with HHSC RSPS framework requirements.
• Share recovery experiences to offer hope and serve as a role model.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources for recovery and integration.
• Help individuals enhance communication, social, problem-solving, and self-help skills.
• Deliver in-person and telehealth instruction to ensure accessibility.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Documentation

Driving

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

RSPS certification within six months

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR system

Job description

Description

• Provide structured peer support services including recovery planning, transition support, wellness skill-building, and resource linkage.


• Facilitate recovery-oriented individual and group sessions focused on hope, empowerment, and self-advocacy.


• Apply trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to peer interactions.


• Ensure services reflect the scope of practice as defined by the HHSC-approved RSPS framework.


• Provide empathetic support by sharing personal recovery experiences, fostering hope, and serving as a role model for individuals in recovery.


• Guide individuals in identifying and accessing community resources, services, and activities that support recovery and community integration.


• Assist individuals in enhancing communication, social, problem-solving, and self-help skills to promote independence and resilience.


• Deliver instruction in-person and via telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement.

Peer Support

• Provide structured peer support services including recovery planning, transition support, wellness skill-building, and resource linkage.


• Facilitate recovery-oriented individual and group sessions focused on hope, empowerment, and self-advocacy.


• Apply trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to peer interactions.


• Ensure services reflect the scope of practice as defined by the HHSC-approved RSPS framework.


• Provide empathetic support by sharing personal recovery experiences, fostering hope, and serving as a role model for individuals in recovery.


• Guide individuals in identifying and accessing community resources, services, and activities that support recovery and community integration.


• Assist individuals in enhancing communication, social, problem-solving, and self-help skills to promote independence and resilience.


• Deliver instruction in-person and via telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of services provided, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards.


• Complete documentation in alignment with CDTF requirements, including service type, duration, goals, and outcomes.


• Maintain timely, accurate electronic records for all peer support activities using the EHR system.


• Participate in chart audits and quality assurance reviews; address compliance feedback promptly.


• Adhere to ethical guidelines, maintaining professional boundaries and respecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals served.

Professional Development

• Maintain active RSPS certification, completing required continuing education and renewals.


• Collaborate with clinical and case management staff to support client care coordination.


• Uphold peer support ethics, boundaries, and recovery values within all organizational settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Certification as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) or equivalent credential within six months of hire


• Minimum of one year of experience in social services, substance use disorder support, or a related field.


• Lived experience in recovery or familiarity with recovery communities


• Experience working with youth in recovery, behavioral health, education, or social services.


• Completion of HHSC-approved Train-the-Trainer program for RSPS Core and Supplemental Training


• Strong group facilitation, communication, and documentation skills


• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations regarding substance use services and peer recovery models.


• Experience in program development, supervision, and performance evaluation.


• Must have a valid Texas driver license, a minimum of six (6) years of driving experience, and a clean driving record.


• Applicants must be twenty-three (23) years of age or older to comply with Rise Recovery’s insurance requirements.


• Must maintain automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of Rise Recovery’s auto insurance carrier if personal vehicle is driven during company business.


• Commit to ethical responsibilities, including maintaining confidentiality, establishing appropriate boundaries, and avoiding dual relationships with individuals served.

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field


• Food Handlers Certification


• Strong leadership and team-building skills.


• Bilingual in English and Spanish


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.


• Ability to relate respectfully to individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.