Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Coweta F.O.R.C.E. exists to provide recovery support services in the community for individuals and family members impacted by addiction. We envision a community that embraces recovery so that everyone has the opportunity to experience freedom from addiction.

Our work is more than a job, it is a shared commitment to showing up fully with compassion, dignity, and lived experience. Peer Coaches at Coweta F.O.R.C.E. are part of a highly collaborative team. We work closely together, support one another, and rely on open communication and mutual respect to serve our community well.

This role requires self-motivation, emotional maturity, and a genuine desire to use lived experience to offer hope, connection, and practical support to others. Many of the most important aspects of this work cannot be taught in training alone. They are reflected in how you listen, how you engage with participants, how you support your teammates, and how you navigate challenging situations with care and professionalism.

This role is best suited for individuals who feel called to recovery support work and who are motivated by purpose, teamwork, and service. If you are drawn to meaningful, people-centered work and want to be part of a team that values compassion and collaboration, we encourage you to continue reading.

Position Overview

The Peer Coach provides direct, recovery-oriented peer support to individuals and family members impacted by substance use and related challenges. This role offers coaching, resource navigation, and connection to recovery supports while helping create a welcoming, safe, and stigma-free environment.

Role Purpose

To build trust, offer hope, and support participants through practical guidance, recovery coaching, and connection to services, meeting people where they are and supporting multiple pathways to recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Peer Support & Engagement

• Provide recovery coaching, check-ins, and ongoing participant support.
• Welcome walk-in participants and help assess immediate needs.
• Share lived experience appropriately to encourage hope and engagement while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Support participants in identifying goals, strengths, and next steps in their recovery journey.

Resource Navigation & Service Coordination

• Connect participants and families to recovery supports, community resources, and partner services.
• Support referrals and warm handoffs when appropriate.
• Communicate participant needs, progress, and concerns to the Lead Coach or Program Coordinator.

Documentation & Program Support

• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow established procedures, confidentiality standards, and data collection requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming recovery support environment.

Professional Conduct & Team Culture

• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Treat participants, families, and coworkers with dignity and respect.
• Contribute positively to a supportive, collaborative team culture.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliability, accountability, and self-motivation
• Ability to build rapport and trust
• Sound judgment, boundaries, and confidentiality
• Calm, supportive presence in stressful or emotionally charged situations
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years in recovery from alcohol and/or other substance use.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for serving individuals and families impacted by addiction.
• Willingness to complete 40 hours of Recovery Coach training (CARES) within 12 months if not already certified.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with participants, families, partners, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computers and standard workplace technology, including email, electronic documentation systems, and basic data entry, with accuracy and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior peer support, recovery coaching, or human services experience
• Familiarity with local recovery resources and community partners

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Lead Coach or Program Coordinator
• Supervises: None

Scope of Impact

• Directly impacts participant experience and the quality of daily recovery support services.
• Executes organization services; does not supervise staff or manage organization systems.

Decision-Making Authority

• Makes decisions related to immediate participant needs within established organization guidelines.
• Escalates safety concerns, policy questions, or complex situations to the Lead Coach or Program Coordinator.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $35,000–$40,000 annually
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and funding availability
• Pay is issued bi-weekly
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued from day one and available for use after 90 days
• One paid Self-Care Day per month available after 30 days of employment
• Birthday off during the employee’s birthday month
• Paid holidays (or replacement days off, as applicable)
• Regular pay and paid expenses are provided during required CARES training
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• 90 -day trial period to support mutual fit and success

Work Schedule & Environment

• Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with adjustments as needed based on organizational needs
• Work occurs primarily in a recovery support center and community-based settings
• Regular, direct interaction with participants, families, and community partners

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you in recovery from substance use disorder?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $40,000