A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Peer Support Specialist South Dakota Board of Regents - 3.0 Sioux Falls, SD Job Details 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Retirement plan Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Working Title Peer Support Specialist Posting Number
NFE03143P
Department Addiction Counseling & Prevention Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text The Department of Addiction Counseling and Prevention at the University of South Dakota is hiring a Peer Support Specialist. This position will be responsible for providing a variety of services to participants involved in the Minnehaha Drug and DUI Courts. To provide these services, a variety of activities are required: Connecting participants to court related and non-court related resources Support participants navigating resources and finding/utilizing transportation Ensure participant's understand requirements of Drug/DUI Court Collect and report data as required Attend court hearings, team meetings, and case reviews as needed Participate in community outreach efforts Work with the courts, legal professionals, probation/parole officers, and other key stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
Associate's or technical school degree in a helping profession (social work, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, etc.) Certified, or willing to become certified, as a
Peer Support Specialist, Addiction Counselor, or Prevention Specialist Preferred Qualifications:
Personal and/or work experience in the Treatment Courts Familiarity with recovery processes, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, and criminal justice system protocols, particularly treatment courts Basic computer skills for case documentation and reporting. Familiarity with case management software is an advantage Strong interpersonal, listening, and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport and trust with participants Prior work experience where confidentiality and discretion were important Ability to work independently The Peer Support Specialist is a grant funded position. The anticipated end date of the grant is 9/30/2029. This position offers state health insurance and benefits, which includes a retirement plan with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and 11 paid holidays. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Date 07/20/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 08/03/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term Other If Other, describe duration Anticipated end date of the grant is 9/30/2029 Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours This will be non-faculty exempt. The Peer Support Specialist will have a malleable schedule that changes depending on the current needs of treatment court participants. It's projected to be a 40-hour per week position with flexing available to work different lengths of time or different number of days depending on the week. For example, one week may be 8-430p Mon-Fri and the next week could be 9-7p Mon/Tue, 8-4 Wed/Thu, and 8-Noon on Friday. Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Travel required and overnight stays optional. It would be for conferences with a maximum of 5 overnights per year, though the person could opt to not attend overnight conferences with no consequence. per calendar year. Department Description and Cultural Expectations USD Addiction Counseling and Prevention is one of ten programs within the USD School of Health Sciences, offering a Baccalaureate of Science and Master of Art Degrees in Vermillion and Online. The School of Health Sciences and the USD Sanford School of Medicine Comprise the Division of Health Affairs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
