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Peer Support Specialist – Recovery Center
SeaView Community Services – Seward, Alaska
Full-Time | Housing Included | Behavioral Health | Recovery Services
Are you passionate about helping others through their recovery journey? SeaView Community Services is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to join our Recovery Center team in beautiful Seward, Alaska—a community surrounded by mountains and ocean, where your work can truly make a difference.
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will use your lived experience with substance use recovery to provide hope, encouragement, and guidance to individuals navigating similar challenges. You’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide peer-to-peer support to clients in our 3.5 Residential, PHP, and Recovery Housing programs.
Share personal experiences of recovery to inspire hope and model healthy behavior and coping skills.
Support clients in developing recovery goals, building social connections, and accessing community resources.
Facilitate recovery groups and activities.
Document services in compliance with agency and grant standards.
Qualifications
Self-identify as a person with lived experience in recovery.
Current Peer Support Certification or ability to obtain upon hire (training will be provided).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and maintain healthy boundaries.
Strong communication and active listening skills.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Housing provided for a modest payroll deduction, making relocation more accessible.
Supportive and mission-driven workplace culture.
Opportunities for professional development and peer certification training.
Stunning work environment in a coastal Alaska town with easy access to nature and outdoor adventure.
Why SeaView?
SeaView Community Services is a nonprofit behavioral health organization with over 50 years of service to the community. Our Recovery Center is a critical part of the healing journey for individuals living with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We believe that recovery is possible for everyone, and we are committed to walking alongside each person with compassion, integrity, and service.
Apply Today!
Help build a recovery-focused community where people are empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
SeaView is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $18 - $20
