Peer Support Specialist

Job overview

The Peer Support Specialist role is primarily based in an office or residential/outpatient treatment setting in Pinellas Park, FL, with community outreach and travel. Compensation is $17–$19 per hour. WestCare’s work includes recovery support services for people seeking or sustaining recovery. The specialist draws on lived experience and personal recovery to provide peer leadership, advocacy, coaching, and support. The role helps clients build wellness and resilience, connect with community resources, and strengthen support systems while collaborating with WestCare staff.

What you'll do

• Refer clients to community resources for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, and social services
• promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency
• help clients establish support systems
• advocate for access to services and treatment
• participate in clinical staffing discussions
• provide client support and supervision
• assist with recovery-related activities and group events
• collaborate with WestCare staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

peer support specialist

pinellas park fl

westcare

recovery support

substance use recovery

peer leadership

community outreach

client advocacy

wellness

crps certification

$17–$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires lived experience and at least two consecutive years of a crime- and drug-free life; CRPS certification through the Florida Certification Board is required within one year of hire.

About the employer

Westcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.