Peer Support Specialist (Housing Included)

Job Description

Job Description

Peer Support Specialist – Recovery Center
SeaView Community Services – Seward, Alaska
Full-Time | Temporary 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.