Peer and Recovery Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18 Hr - $24 Hr DOE

Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

Recovery Syndicate - Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible Schedule
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Pay: $18/hour - $24/hour
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Peer Service Manager
Supervised By: Clinical Director

Positions Available: Multiple

About the Role

Recovery Syndicate is hiring a Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to support individuals working through substance use, mental health, and co-occurring challenges.

This is a meaningful, hands-on role for someone with lived recovery experience who wants to use their story to bring hope, encouragement, and real support to others. As a PRSS, you will help clients stay engaged in treatment, build confidence, connect with resources, and take steps toward long-term recovery.

We are hiring for full-time, part-time, and flexible schedules, including day, evening, and weekend availability.

What Youll Do

• Provide compassionate, judgment-free peer support to clients in recovery.
• Use lived experience appropriately to build trust, inspire hope, and encourage progress.
• Help clients set recovery goals, develop life skills, and build healthy coping strategies.
• Connect clients with community resources, including housing, employment, healthcare, benefits, transportation, and recovery support.
• Encourage clients to stay engaged in treatment and complete their program.
• Lead or co-lead recovery-focused groups, peer discussions, and support activities.
• Provide calm, professional support during stressful or crisis situations.
• Observe and document client progress, needs, concerns, and changes in condition.
• Complete progress notes, incident reports, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain healthy boundaries, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Work closely with clinical, peer support, and operations teams.
• Assist with client transportation and other program needs as assigned.

What Were Looking For

The right candidate is dependable, compassionate, and passionate about recovery. You should be able to connect with clients in a respectful and professional way while maintaining strong boundaries and supporting a safe, recovery-focused environment.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
• A calm, grounded approach during stressful situations.
• Respect for individuals from all backgrounds and stages of recovery.
• Strong boundaries, reliability, and teamwork.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time.
• A desire to help others build hope, stability, and long-term recovery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist, PRSS, or related peer certification required.
• Personal lived recovery experience required.
• Previous experience in peer support, behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, recovery support, or community support preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position may require standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, driving, using office equipment, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Why Join Recovery Syndicate?

At Recovery Syndicate, your lived experience can become a powerful tool for change. This is more than a job it is an opportunity to help people believe recovery is possible, reconnect with their goals, and build a stronger future.

You will join a mission-driven team that values hope, accountability, compassion, connection, and long-term recovery.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping others and ready to make a real impact in the recovery community, we encourage you to apply today.

Recovery Syndicate is an at-will employer. This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may evolve as program needs grow. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. This description does not represent an employment contract, expressed or implied.