Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist - MyPiR
Bay State Community Services Inc·Springfield, Massachusetts
Bay State Community Services Inc·Springfield, Massachusetts
The specialist uses their lived experience of recovery to inspire hope and help young adults achieve personal goals through empowerment and self-determination. Responsibilities include running peer support groups, planning recovery activities, and organizing community events.
Description We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! Join this statewide movement and make a difference in the lives of young adults today!
The Young Adult Recovery Support Specialist draws from their own lived experience of recovery and healing to inspire hope and help peers achieve their personal goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, and young adult empowerment.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference... Use your recovery from substances to help other young people Provide young people a voice in their communities Plan recovery activities that bring young people together Run Young People peer support groups Provide education and support to young people Be part of a team of recovery specialists who support one another Organize and participate in community recovery events in your area Help other young people find his/her/their recovery pathway Be part of a statewide group of young people that are proud to be in recovery Driving is required Schedule: Per Diem; Flexible Hours; up to 20 hours per week
Lived experience with sustained recovery Experience working with the young adult population, their developmental needs, feelings, physical characteristics, emotional challenges young adults experience in early recovery from SUD. Knowledge pertaining to available recovery resources in local Massachusetts communities Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
recruitment@baystatecs.org 857-374-5669
Market context
In Massachusetts, young adult peer recovery roles are often driven by community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment needs, especially for candidates with lived recovery experience. These positions can be competitive because employers look for both credible peer support skills and practical requirements like a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, insurance, and clear CORI/SORI checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your experience with young adults and sustained recovery before applying.
