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Peer Workforce

Learn AboutPeer Workforce

RecoveryPeople is dedicated to strengthening the recovery profession and field. Peers -- individuals and family members -- in recovery from mental health and substance use issues have lived experience that makes them uniquely adapt at engaging and supporting others seeking recovery. In addition to this lived experience, peer workers can improve their knowledge, skills and abilities through self-paced, classroom and field training. Plus, peer workers greatly benefit from ongoing workforce development; including supervision, continuing education and learning communities.

Learn more by click on one of the workforce roles below.

Credentialed Roles

For various reasons, some peer roles have been formalized and professionalized with credentials.

Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS)
Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS)

Peer WorkforceJobs Board

RecoveryPeople shares job opportunities as a resource for the peer workforce. These positions are not created, sponsored, or managed by RecoveryPeople. We do not participate in the hiring process, including screening, interviewing, or selection of candidates. All inquiries and applications should be directed to the hiring organization listed in each posting.

Peer WorkforceResources

Peer Workforce Resource Hub

Peer WorkforceProjects

Through the support of funders and sponsors, we are able to offer peer worker education at low to no cost to participants. Some are open to the public, others are only available to network members or scholarship winners. Learn more about our current projects below.

PROSPER

Peer and Recovery Organization Sustainability, Planning, Education and Research (PROSPER) Purpose Expand Through the Peer and Recovery Organization Sustainability, Planning, Education and Research (PROSPER) project, RecoveryPeople will strengthen the capacity…

Recovery House Manager Fellowship

The Recovery House Manager Fellowship is a HRSA-funded project that support eligible individuals pursuing Recovery House Manager Certification: Underwrites tuition costs Provides stipends to students as they complete field experience…

Peer-to-Career

Return to > Peer Workforce About Newsletter Connect Apply Needs Help Learn AboutPeer-to-Career As a statewide organization reflecting recovery principles, RecoveryPeople recruits a social impact network, which is a system…

Peer WorkforceEvents

RecoveryPeople hosts numerous events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. A selection of upcoming Peer Workforce events are listed below; you can also take a look at the full calendar for a list of all available opportunities!

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Peer WorkforceNews

Foundation Stone Family of Programs Supports HUMANLY POSSIBLE

August 29, 2024

Help us thank Foundation Stone Family of Programs for their Gold Level Sponsorship of HUMANLY POSSIBLE, a film premiere and fundraising event on September 19, 2025 during National Recovery Month.

Ben E. Keith supports HUMANLY POSSIBLE as a Gold Sponsor

August 29, 2024

Help us thank Ben E. Keith for their Gold Level Sponsorship of HUMANLY POSSIBLE, a film premiere and fundraising event on September 19, 2024 during National Recovery Month.

Infinite Recovery supports HUMANLY POSSIBLE as a Gold Sponsor

August 29, 2024

Help us thank Infinite Recovery for their Gold Level Sponsorship of HUMANLY POSSIBLE, a film premiere and fundraising event on September 19, 2024. 

August 2024- Tips and tricks for communicating with Legislators, their staff, and other policymakers.

August 22, 2024

August 2024 Brown Bag Advocacy presents: Advocacy Speaks! Tips and tricks for communicating with Legislators, their staff, and other policymakers. We had a great session this month. Thank you to…

April 2024: Policy Issue Areas for the 89th Legislative Session

June 24, 2024

Policy Issue Areas for the 89th Legislative Session Advocacy never takes a break. We are less than nine months away from the next legislative session. Now is the time to develop advocacy…