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University of Colorado

Peer Support Lead

Aurora, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Peer Support Lead Position #: 00683753 - Requisition #: 39950 Job Summary The Peer Support Lead provides sober living support services to adult men and women living in ARTS Recovery Homes, Gratitude ...

University of Colorado

Peer Support Lead

Aurora, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Peer Support Lead Position #: 00683753 - Requisition #: 39950 Job Summary The Peer Support Lead provides sober living support services to adult men and women living in ARTS Recovery Homes, Gratitude ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Deer Lodge, MT

$16.25 - $21/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Warm Springs, MT · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Warm Springs, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Warm Springs, MT

$16.25 - $21/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Deer Lodge, MT · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Warm Springs, MT

$16.25 - $21/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Helena, MT · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Helena, MT

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Helena, MT · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

State of Montana

Peer Support Specialist

Helena, MT · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been ... Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full or ...

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How much do women peer support jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for women peer support in the United States is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Women Peer Support vs Women Peer Counselor?

AspectWomen Peer SupportWomen Peer Counselor
Required CredentialsTraining programs, peer support certificationsCertification in counseling or mental health, peer support training
Work EnvironmentCommunity organizations, support groups, healthcare settingsCounseling centers, clinics, mental health facilities
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofit, healthcare, social servicesHealthcare, mental health services, nonprofit
Common Search & ComparisonSupport roles, peer support trainingCounseling roles, mental health support

Women Peer Support focuses on providing emotional support and sharing experiences within community or support groups, often without formal counseling credentials. Women Peer Counselor involves offering professional mental health guidance, requiring specific certifications in counseling or mental health. Both roles serve women in need but differ in training, scope, and work environment.

How to set up a women peer support group?

Women peer support workers can help establish a support group by identifying the group's purpose, recruiting members, and selecting a safe, accessible meeting space. Facilitators should develop guidelines, promote open communication, and consider training in active listening and confidentiality to ensure a supportive environment.

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Infographic showing various Women Peer Support job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,023 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Peer Support Specialist

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Mary Hall Freedom Village Incexternal

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description:

CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST 

Job Description 

Position Title 

Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) 

Department 

Behavioral Health 

Reports To 

HOPE Project Manager 

FLSA Status 

Non-Exempt 

Position Summary 

The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) provides recovery-oriented peer support services to women receiving residential substance use disorder treatment. Utilizing lived experience in recovery, the CPSS serves as a mentor, role model, advocate, educator, and motivator while promoting hope, self-determination, wellness, and long-term recovery. 

The CPSS assists participants in developing recovery skills, navigating community resources, building healthy support systems, increasing recovery capital, and preparing for successful community reintegration. Services are provided in accordance with organizational policies, ethical guidelines, state certification standards, and trauma-informed, person-centered care principles. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Recovery Support Services 

  • Provide individual peer support and recovery coaching. 
  • Facilitate peer-led recovery groups. 
  • Assist participants in identifying personal recovery goals. 
  • Encourage active participation in treatment services. 
  • Promote self-advocacy and personal responsibility. 
  • Share lived recovery experiences appropriately to inspire hope. 
  • Support participants through difficult stages of recovery. 

Engagement 

  • Build trusting relationships with participants. 
  • Conduct regular recovery check-ins. 
  • Encourage attendance at clinical appointments. 
  • Assist participants in maintaining treatment engagement. 
  • Help reduce barriers to participation. 

Recovery Planning 

  • Assist participants with Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) or individualized recovery plans. 
  • Support discharge planning. 
  • Assist with transition to community recovery supports. 

Community Resource Navigation 

Assist participants in accessing: 

  • Recovery meetings 
  • Recovery community organizations 
  • Housing resources 
  • Employment services 
  • Educational opportunities 
  • Childcare resources 
  • Transportation 
  • Healthcare services 
  • Food security 
  • Clothing assistance 

Recovery Activities 

Coordinate or assist with: 

  • Recovery meetings 
  • Community recovery events 
  • Volunteer opportunities 
  • Wellness activities 
  • Recreational outings 
  • Spiritual supports, as desired 
  • Family engagement activities 

Documentation 

Complete documentation within required timeframes, including: 

  • Peer Support Notes 
  • Recovery Plans 
  • Progress Notes 
  • Service Logs 
  • Monthly Activity Reports 
  • Recovery Goal Updates 

Maintain documentation according to agency, CARF, and funding requirements. 

Advocacy 

  • Advocate for participant choice. 
  • Promote person-centered services. 
  • Reduce stigma associated with substance use disorders. 
  • Encourage participant voice in treatment decisions. 

Professional Responsibilities 

  • Maintain active CPSS certification. 
  • Attend required training. 
  • Maintain personal recovery and remain substance-use free in accordance with MHFV employment and peer-support standards. 
  • Participate in supervision. 
  • Maintain professional boundaries. 
  • Follow confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. 
  • Demonstrate ethical peer support practices. 
  • Maintain CPR/First Aid certification. 



Requirements:

 Minimum Qualifications 

  • Active Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification. 
  • Minimum of two (2) years of sustained personal recovery from a substance use disorder. 
  • High School Diploma or GED. 
  • Knowledge of recovery principles. 
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team. 
  • Valid driver's license. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience working with women in recovery. 
  • Experience working in residential treatment. 
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care. 
  • CPR/First Aid certification. 

 Core Competencies 

  • Recovery Coaching 
  • Motivational Support 
  • Active Listening 
  • Professional Boundaries 
  • Cultural Competence 
  • Trauma-Informed Care 
  • Crisis Recognition 
  • Team Collaboration 
  • Documentation 
  • Community Resource Coordination 
  • Ethics 
  • Time Management