Residential Recovery Coach & Peer Specialist I/III

Catholic-Social-Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Social Services is hiring a Peer Support Specialist I or III to provide direct peer support at the Sister Rosalie Center for Recovery in Anchorage, AK. The role supports adults experiencing homelessness in voluntary residential treatment for substance use disorders, offering mentorship, group facilitation, and recovery-oriented coaching.

Responsibilities include documenting care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining professional boundaries in a 24-hour

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or related fields (or 4 years of applicable experience).
• 1 year of direct service experience.
• Two years as CSS Peer Support Specialist III.
• Peer Support Professional Certification II.
• Peer Support Professional Certificate III.
• Alaska driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer‑led recovery groups and skill‑building activities.
• Provide individual peer support sessions aligned with treatment plans.
• Provide community‑based recovery coaching and transportation to appointments.
• Document recovery services accurately in the electronic client record.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team for coordinated care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Adapt to a 24‑hour residential environment and flexible scheduling.
• Assist with crisis response and participant safety.

Skills

Recovery-oriented accountability

Recovery engagement

Recovery support

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Motivational communication

Empathy and peer modeling

Microsoft Office

Apricot

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling, or related fields or 4 years of applicable experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apricot

Job description

Catholic Social Services is hiring a Peer Support Specialist I or III to provide direct peer support at the Sister Rosalie Center for Recovery in Anchorage, AK. The role supports adults experiencing homelessness in voluntary residential treatment for substance use disorders, offering mentorship, group facilitation, and recovery-oriented coaching.

Responsibilities include documenting care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining professional boundaries in a 24-hour