What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Peer Advocate position at PEARL?
FAMILY PEER ADVOCATE
PEARL - A Place for Healing and Growth
Rogers, Arkansas | $17/hour
About PEARL
PEARL is a peer-led recovery nonprofit in Rogers, Arkansas offering recovery housing, a peer recovery center, and community-based support. We believe families are a critical part of the recovery journey, and we are committed to making sure they don't walk it alone.
Position Summary
The Family Peer Advocate is a new role at PEARL, established to expand recovery support to family members of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) or co-occurring disorders (COD). Drawing on their own experience as a family member, the Advocate will serve as a role model, mentor, and motivator, building authentic relationships grounded in shared family experience.
The Advocate provides support across four core areas: informational and educational support to help families understand systems of care and available resources; skills development to build families' confidence in coordinating care; emotional and affirmational support to reduce isolation and validate family experiences; and advocacy to help families navigate barriers across treatment, recovery, and related systems.
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one and group peer support to families of individuals in recovery or active use. Help families navigate treatment, recovery, and related systems. Coordinate with PEARL's Peer Recovery Specialists and partners, including Benton County Specialty Courts/Mental Health Court and Returning Home's Washington County Community Rebuilding Initiative, to support a whole-family approach. Maintain accurate documentation. Represent PEARL professionally in community settings. Participate in required meetings, trainings, and organizational events.
Qualifications
Lived experience as a family member of a person with SUD or COD (required). High school diploma or GED. Strong communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills. Must meet minimum qualifications and commit to obtaining family peer advocacy certification; training may include travel. Willingness to travel for conferences and statewide events. Reliable transportation. Must pass a background check and drug screening consistent with organizational policy. Reports to the Programs Manager.
Compensation
$17/hour | Full-time | Benefits include:
- Health & Wellness stipend provided monthly
- Dental insurance (100% employer-paid)
- Vision insurance (100% employer-paid)
- Life insurance/ AD&D (100% employer-paid)
- Accidental Insurance (100% employer-paid)
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match
- 24 hours PTO (after 90-day waiting period)
- 1 week paid vacation after 1st anniversary; 2 weeks after 2nd anniversary and beyond
- 8 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Annual holiday bonus
To Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter through Indeed
PEARL is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have lived experience as a family member, parent, or primary caregiver of an individual navigating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Co-Occurring Disorders (COD)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17