West Texas Centers is searching for highly motivated Peer Provider Specialist to people served. Position Incentives include career ladder, Monday - Friday work schedules, and rewarding work environment. Comprehensive benefit package includes health plan, competitive salary, paid holidays, generous personal time off, employee assistance program, etc.

Starting Pay: $13.34

A Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services is a trained professional—often someone with lived experience of addiction and recovery—who provides peer-based support to individuals seeking or maintaining recovery. Here’s an overview you can use for education, job descriptions, or documentation:

• Lived experience in recovery (typically 1- 2 years of sobriety preferred)
• Completion of a state-recognized Peer Support or Recovery Specialist certification
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles
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• To provide emotional, social, and practical support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders, promoting long-term recovery and stability through peer mentorship, advocacy, and connection to community resources.
• • Offer peer mentoring and share personal recovery experiences to inspire hope.
  • Help clients develop recovery plans and set achievable goals.
  • Connect individuals to treatment programs, support groups ( AA and CR), housing, employment, and educational resources.
  • Provide crisis support and assist in navigating relapse prevention strategies.
  • Advocate for clients’ needs within healthcare, social service, and legal systems.
  • Facilitate recovery groups, workshops, and life skills sessions.
  • Document client progress while maintaining confidentiality and ethical boundaries.
  • Strong communication and active listening skills
  • Empathy and nonjudgmental attitude
  • Knowledge of addiction, recovery models, and community resources
  • Crisis intervention and motivational interviewing skills
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, case managers, probation officers, etc.)

Position Requirements:

Lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health recovery.

Must be 18 years old

High School Diploma or GED

Travel and the use of a personal vehicle are required.

Must have a valid Texas Driver License and an acceptable driving record

Must pass background check and drug screening