Recovery Support Peer Specialist

Peer Support

• Provide structured peer support services including recovery planning, transition support, wellness skill-building, and resource linkage.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented individual and group sessions focused on hope, empowerment, and self-advocacy.
• Apply trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to peer interactions.
• Ensure services reflect the scope of practice as defined by the HHSC-approved RSPS framework.
• Provide empathetic support by sharing personal recovery experiences, fostering hope, and serving as a role model for individuals in recovery.
• Guide individuals in identifying and accessing community resources, services, and activities that support recovery and community integration.
• Assist individuals in enhancing communication, social, problem-solving, and self-help skills to promote independence and resilience.
• Deliver instruction in-person and via telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of services provided, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards.
• Complete documentation in alignment with CDTF requirements, including service type, duration, goals, and outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate electronic records for all peer support activities using the EHR system.
• Participate in chart audits and quality assurance reviews; address compliance feedback promptly.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines, maintaining professional boundaries and respecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals served.

Professional Development

• Maintain active RSPS certification, completing required continuing education and renewals.
• Collaborate with clinical and case management staff to support client care coordination.
• Uphold peer support ethics, boundaries, and recovery values within all organizational settings.