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Recovery is a reality for over 22 million Americans with past substance use concerns, over 40 million in mental health recovery, and countless more millions across the globe. We truly believe that recovery is individual, dynamic, and ultimately, best directed by the individual with support from their community. With this philosophy in mind, Unity Recovery was founded to be an inclusive recovery community organization and community center for everyone. We offer non-clinical, peer-based recovery support services in our communities to support individuals and family members on their paths of recovery. Vision: We envision a world where recovery is no longer hidden in the shadows and the millions of Americans with mental health and substance use disorders are celebrated and supported. Mission: To provide inclusive community-based recovery support services and education for all individuals in or seeking recovery.

Job Description

 

Title:                      Family Peer Support Specialist (Youth Services)

Reports To:          Site Director; Program Director; Peer Supervisor

Classification:     Non-Exempt, Full Time

 

Summary: The Family Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will provide peer-based services to parents, caregivers, and families of youth ages 13–21 who are engaged in Unity Recovery’s Youth Recovery Community (YRC) program at the Weatherford Recovery Community Center (RCC). This position is part of Unity’s initiative to expand youth and family recovery support in Parker County. The PSS will serve as a mentor, advocate, navigator, and motivator to families who are supporting youth in recovery or navigating their own recovery journeys.

The PSS will deliver services that include individualized family peer support, group workshops, and structured engagement activities designed to strengthen family relationships, reduce stigma, and increase recovery capital for both youth and caregivers. Services will align with Unity Recovery’s nationally recognized, SAMHSA-aligned peer model, with a focus on trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices. A background check is required due to direct work with minors and their families.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 

• At least one (1) year of experience providing peer support in community or family-serving settings.
• Experience working with parents, caregivers, or families navigating youth recovery strongly preferred.
• High degree of technological literacy, including RecoveryLink, CMBHS, and digital communications.
• Reliable and insured personal transportation.
• Must pass a background check to work with minors and their families.

*Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Unity Recovery, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Essential Duties:

• Provide individual and group family peer support services to parents and caregivers of youth participants at the Weatherford RCC.
• Facilitate monthly family engagement workshops that provide education, coping strategies, and tools for supporting youth in recovery.
• Build authentic, trust-based relationships with families through empathy, active listening, and shared lived experience.
• Assist families in navigating service systems, including healthcare, education, justice, and community resources.
• Collaborate with youth peer specialists and program staff to ensure coordinated, family-inclusive recovery planning.
• Deliver recovery and wellness education to families, including harm reduction, trauma-informed practices, and multiple pathways to recovery.
• Support pro-social and family-inclusive community activities that strengthen protective factors and reduce isolation.
• Participate in daily staff debriefs, weekly supervision, and monthly group supervision.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in RecoveryLink and CMBHS to support program data and reporting requirements.
• Uphold the codes of ethics for peer specialists and the recovery bill of rights.

Daily Job Responsibilities: 

1. Provide one-on-one family peer support sessions to help parents and caregivers set and achieve goals related to supporting their youth’s recovery.
2. Facilitate group-based workshops and support circles for parents and caregivers.
3. Identify family crises and facilitate access to appropriate support and services.
4. Educate caregivers on youth development, communication strategies, and recovery support resources.
5. Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice programs, and youth-serving organizations to strengthen family referral pathways.
6. Maintain service logs, reports, and accurate participant records in accordance with program standards.
7. Support family participation in YRC events, leadership opportunities, and community service projects.
8. Engage in professional development and maintain active peer credentials.
9. Other duties as directed by Peer Supervisor, Program Director, or Site Director.

Compensation:  $36,000 (17.31/hr) – $42,000 (20.19/hr) salary range. Includes optional health, dental, and vision benefits; 401k with company match after 1 year of service; unlimited PTO; and other benefits as designated by the organization.