Peer Support Specialist I or III

This position is responsible for providing direct peer support at the Sister Rosalie Center for Recovery, Catholic Social Services (CSS)’s ASAM Level 3.1 low-intensity residential substance use disorder treatment program located on the Brother Francis Shelter campus. The Peer Support Specialist supports adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are participating in voluntary residential treatment for substance use disorders and, when present, co-occurring behavioral health needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary residential treatment team, the specialist provides recovery-focused mentorship, skill-building, one-on-one support, group facilitation, and practical assistance that helps participants practice recovery and coping skills in a structured, supportive living environment. Using a strength-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approach, the specialist draws on lived experience to foster hope, build connection, support participant self-determination, and help participants work toward individualized treatment, recovery, and housing stability goals while providing billable services.

We are committed to fostering professional growth by offering a Peer Support Specialist Career Development Pathway. CSS provides the training and support needed for peer support specialists to develop their skills, earn certifications, and promote through the career pathway from Peer Support Specialist I to IV.

Peer Support Specialists may be hired as Level 1 or Level 3 depending on qualifications.

Peer Support Specialist I (Entry-level)