Employment
Current Openings
RecoveryPeople is currently accepting applications for the following positions.
Location: Remote; must be in Texas
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Program Director
Job Type: Full-time
About the Organization:
RecoveryPeople is a statewide organization building a brighter future for Texans in recovery. Core to all our work is leveraging the power and potential of people with lived experience in recovery. Our work focuses on key areas we believe are central to a successful community of recovery resources:
- Normalizing Recovery
- Protecting People in Recovery
- Strengthening The Recovery Profession and Field; and
- Expanding Access and Opportunity for People in Recovery.
Our Peer-to-Career program enhances the recruitment and retention of peer workers and certified peer specialists, in the recovery workforce and increases access to peer support services for individuals impacted by the opioid crisis in Texas.
Position Summary:
Peer-to-Career Specialists support individuals in recovery from opioid use or other substance use disorders in their pursuit of a peer specialist credential, peer specialist supervisor credential, and career goals. From orientation to stable employment, Peer-to-Career specialists support eligible individuals to develop a success plan and explore ways to lower barriers. This position focuses on collaborating with peer professionals as they navigate training, certification, employment, and long-term career development pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support to eligible individuals pursuing peer specialist credentialing and/or (re)credentialing, employment and continuing education.
- Review and process Peer-to-Career applications
- Guide peers through state certification processes (e.g., RSPS, PSS); Support individuals developing a success plan towards peer specialist credential and career goals. This includes helping participants identify strengths, build confidence, and address barriers to certification and employment.
- Connect participants to resources.
- Connect participants to instructors, supervisors, field experience, employment and leadership opportunities, continuing education, and a supportive peer specialist network.
- Build relationships with training entities, supervisors, employers, and other community partners.
- Help design and refine career pathway programming
- Advocate for the peer workforce
- Track participant progress and outcomes using program data tools.
- Contribute to grant reports, success stories, resource development and research.
- Develop and facilitate continuing education trainings
Qualifications:
- Lived experience of recovery from substance use and navigating complex systems.
- Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist, Peer Specialist Supervisor or similar peer credential in Texas: Proven success in helping peers navigate career pathways or workforce development systems.
- Strong understanding of the Texas peer certification processes.
- Reliable access to high-speed internet
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and collaborative, multitasking ability.
- Proficient using web-based technology (e.g., Google Suite, Salesforce, Zoom, etc.).
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and using multiple virtual platforms.
- Ability to periodically travel. Valid drivers license.
- Ability to thrive in a remote / home office working environment
Preferred:
- 3-5 years work experience as a peer support specialist.
- Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor who is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or other Qualified Mental Health Counselor
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Experience overcoming barriers to achieving peer specialist credentials
- Familiarity with trauma-informed, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented approaches.
- Experience providing job readiness support, resume building, and interview preparation.
Benefits:
- Salary: Commensurate with experience ( $55,000 to $65,000). Healthcare insurance stipend.
- Flexible, remote-friendly schedule with occasional in-person meetings or events.
- Collaborative team culture in a dynamic and supportive environment, where lived experience is valued and respected.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- The chance to make a lasting impact for persons seeking and sustaining recovery and the peer recovery organizations that serve them.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Christine Zimmerly, christine.zimmerly@recoverypeople.org Include "Peer-to-Career Specialist" in the subject line.