Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Start Date: 01/10/2024 End Date: 01/31/2024.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to–

hr@cnswfl.org
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Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC does not discriminate based on race, national origin,
gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to
programs. 

Children’s Network of SWFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace.
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Children’s Network is an E-Verify Participant; Pre-Hire background checks are mandatory.

General Purpose of Position (Full job description will be provided upon interview)

The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with a personal history of drug addiction and/or alcoholism
who is now in long term (2 years) recovery from all substances. Peer Support Specialists work with
families at various points throughout their case within the child welfare system to support them in their
successful completion of case plans as a result of substance use issues. Responsibilities include
engaging parents in discussions about community recovery resources in a non-judgmental and
supportive manner, participate in meetings as requested to provide input, and potentially provide
mentorship to youth whose lives have been affected by substance use.

M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Education / Experience / Certification 

A High School Diploma; and 
A minimum of two (2) years of years of peer recovery experience, either as an Adult in recovery,

or as a caregiver to a family member or caregiver to another person who is living with a mental
health and/or substance use condition. 

Must have a working knowledge of community services in our local five (5) county area. 
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships is also a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Meet with families at the time of Reunification to provide information on community recovery
resources 

Provide documentation and feedback to child welfare case manager. 
Conduct home visits when requested by child welfare case manager to ensure engagement and

progress of identified families. 
Recognizes crisis situations and takes appropriate action. Follow policies, procedures, and protocols

when an unusual or crisis situation occurs. 
Adherence of all data collection into FSFN. 
Produce periodic reports as requested. 
Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested 
Travel throughout the Circuit

Certificates, License, Registrations, background checks, drug screens 

Valid driver’s license required, a clean  Children’s Network participates in E-Verify
driver’s license check (required), and  Criminal Level II background screening mandatory
proof of insurance (local law enforcement / FBI / FDLE, and Abuse 

Drug Screening is required Registry)

If you are currently an employee of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC, or one of our Case
Management Organizations, it is necessary that you notify your current Supervisor, prior to applying