What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Fargo (Full-Time) position at Native, Inc?
Salary: $17 - $20 per hour DOE&E
Status: Non-Exempt, 60-day probation period
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Holiday Pay/Accrued Paid-Time Off
No. of Hours: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Reports to: CEO
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Announcement Date: May 19, 2026
Closing Date: July 07, 2026
Required Qualifications
• Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health disorder, substance use disorder, brain injury, or a combination thereof.
• A minimum of one year of healthy living and/or recovery.
• A personal statement describing their recovery journey and commitment to recovery.
• Three Letters of recommendation, including one that demonstrates commitment to the recovery process.
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License
• Pass background check
• Must be or become state certified in Peer Support Specialist Training.
Skills/Capabilities:
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Must be detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills with capacity to efficiently manage multiple clients
• Possess cultural competency in working with individuals who are experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, criminal backgrounds and/or disabilities
• Demonstrate professional relationships and be a team player
• Knowledge of community resources
Job Duties
- Be available for clients as needed which may require flexible scheduling
- Coordinate services with care coordination staff, community resources, and other service providers
- For the Free Through Recovery-submit case notes to care coordinators.
- For Community Connect—submit case notes into the portal.
Submit case notes to care coordinators - Coordinate and assist clients with navigating essential community resources
- Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to behavioral health crisis situations
- Assist client in completion of goals outline in care plan
- Serve as a member of multi-disciplinary team
- Transport clients to recovery related meetings, counseling appointments, or to access other services, as needed
- Participate in other duties/activities as assigned
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
NATIVE, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Drug Free Workplace. No relocation available. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment of a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian preference in employment. Applications and required supporting documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered. Upon selection of employment, applicants are responsible to obtain and complete a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Employment application and required documentation must be submitted to NATIVE, Inc. by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the closing date—July 07, 2026.
TO APPLY:
- Go to NATIVE, Inc. website: https://www.ndnadc.org/jobs and download and complete the employment application or stop by and pick up an employment application at the Native American Development Center.
- Submit completed employment application with a copy of resume, copy of transcripts, copy of degree/certifications and a copy of tribal enrollment (if Indian preference is claimed).
TO SUBMIT:
- Scan/Email to HR@ndnadc.org OR
- Mail to: NATIVE, Inc. c/o Human Resources: 2403 E. Thayer Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Lorraine at tel: (701) 557-7313.
Salary : $17 - $20