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Peer Support Specialist (Recovery Residence – Women)
SeaChange Recovery Residences | Myrtle Beach, SC
Job Overview
SeaChange Recovery Residences is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to support women living in a recovery residence grounded in the Social Model of Recovery. This role is peer-led and non-clinical, centered on lived experience, mutual support, structure, and empowerment.
The Peer Support Specialist uses personal recovery experience and professional training to provide mentorship, encouragement, accountability, and connection to recovery resources. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented community environment.
Key Responsibilities
Peer Support & Recovery Engagement
- Build respectful, supportive relationships with women in recovery
- Use lived experience to model healthy recovery behaviors and coping skills
- Support residents in developing self-directed recovery tools and routines
- Encourage participation in recovery meetings, house activities, and pro-social engagement
- Assist residents with recovery-related needs, including attending appointments when appropriate
Community Living & Safety
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented residence
- Monitor common areas and address peer conflicts constructively
- Support adherence to house guidelines in a respectful, non-punitive manner
- Escalate safety concerns and emergencies per program protocol
Collaboration & Communication
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff, case managers, and peer team members
- Participate in team meetings and supervision as required
- Communicate observations and concerns appropriately within scope
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely, accurate peer documentation in the electronic health record
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Follow all SeaChange policies, ethical guidelines, and program standards
- Participate in training and professional development activities
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Lived experience in recovery from substance use or co-occurring challenges, with at least two (2) years of sustained recovery
- Active Peer Support Specialist certification
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries in a peer role
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with women, marginalized populations, or individuals experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of the Social Model of Recovery and NARR standards
- Experience in recovery housing or nonprofit settings
- Crisis de-escalation skills within a peer (non-clinical) scope
- Familiarity with WRAP tools and recovery-oriented practices
- Veteran status a plus
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Combination of community-based work and documentation
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally
- Ability to transport residents in a company vehicle
- Participation in community events and off-site appointments as needed
Why Work at SeaChange?
SeaChange offers a mission-driven environment where lived experience is valued and recovery is supported through community, structure, and empowerment. This role provides meaningful peer work within a clearly defined, ethically grounded framework.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Recovery Related: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Peer Support Specialist Certification? (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20