Peer Support Specialist

Description:

POSITION TITLE: Peer Support Specialist

REPORTING MANAGER: Regional Service Coordinator/ Program Director

DEPARTMENT: Program Services

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Full-time

Location: Sandy Springs, GA 30350

ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION

Mission

To provide recovery to women, children, veterans, and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges.

Belief

Every person must have a loving relationship with God, self, and others.

Value

Every woman and child God sends through our doors.

Commitment

We work together to get the job done.

Truth

All things are possible.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The mission of Mary Hall Freedom Village, Inc. (MHFV) is to empower women, children, veterans, and families to end the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty.

Headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA and with seven facilities across metro Atlanta, Mary Hall Freedom Village has been transforming the lives of participants in need for the last 26+ years. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and poverty. If you believe in the empowerment of women, children, veterans, and their families, please consider the employment opportunity below.

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer-led recovery support services to individuals engaged in recovery from substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. This role combines recovery coaching with case management–like functions, including assessment, resource connection, advocacy, and service coordination. Services are delivered using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach. The Peer Support Specialist works under the oversight of the Regional Services Coordinator and collaborates closely with internal staff and community partners to support participant stability and long-term recovery.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct initial and ongoing participant assessments, including recovery capital, strengths, needs, and barriers.
• Participate in required reassessments to monitor progress and identify emerging needs.
• Use assessment findings to support the development and implementation of individualized recovery support plans.
• Assist participants in setting recovery-oriented goals and tracking progress over time.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned participants.
• Connect participants to community-based resources, including substance use treatment, housing, healthcare, employment, education, childcare, and transportation.
• Assist participants with applications, referrals, appointment scheduling, and follow-up
• Coordinate services in collaboration with the Regional Services Coordinator and other program staff.
• Provide peer recovery coaching, mentorship, and emotional support grounded in lived experience.
• Facilitate individual and group recovery support sessions, as assigned.
• Support relapse prevention efforts, recovery stability, and the development of healthy coping strategies.
• Model recovery-oriented behaviors and promote self-advocacy and personal responsibility.
• Advocate for participants within treatment, healthcare, housing, and social service systems.
• Accompany participants, when appropriate and approved, to appointments or court-related matters.
• Assist participants in navigating complex systems and overcoming barriers to care using lived-experience-informed support.
• Participate in required supervision, staff meetings, and training activities.
• Maintain regular communication with the Regional Services Coordinator regarding participant progress, needs, and service gaps.
• Participate in case staffing, interdisciplinary team meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Maintain required peer certification(s) and complete continuing education as required by certifying bodies and the organization.
• Adhere to ethical standards and professional boundaries specific to peer support roles

Requirements:

• 3- Year Motor Vehicle Report
• TB Test; Drug Testing
• Background check
• Work performed in office environment.
• Standard Work Schedule: TBD