What Search Tags Should I Use to Find Peer Jobs Online?

Peer support roles are often listed under different job titles, depending on the organization, setting, or funding source. When searching on job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, Idealist, WorkInTexas, etc.), using a wide range of keywords will increase your chances of finding relevant peer positions.

Common Peer Job Titles

These are the most direct and frequently used titles:

Peer Specialist
Peer Support Specialist
Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS)
Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Peer Recovery Coach
Peer Recovery Specialist
Peer Navigator
Veteran Peer Specialist

Alternative Titles that Often Include Peer Roles

Some organizations use broader or less obvious titles, even when the role is peer-based:

Recovery Coach
Recovery Navigator
Community Support Specialist
Support Specialist
Care Navigator
Care Coordinator
Outreach Specialist
Case Aide

Family & Youth-Focused Peer Titles

If you have family-based lived experience or are looking for youth-serving roles:

Family Partner
Certified Family Partner (CFP)
Parent Partner
Family Support Specialist
Youth Peer Support Specialist

Settings-Based Search Keywords

Including the service setting can surface additional peer roles:

Behavioral health
Mental health services
Substance use recovery
Recovery services
Harm reduction
Community outreach
Peer-run organization
Recovery community organization
Sober living
Domestic violence prevention and support
Homeless and shelter services
Hospitals
Veteran services
General social service agencies that do front facing services
Youth, children and family

Tips for Better Search Results

Try multiple title variations in separate searches rather than one long search string.
Use both “peer” and “recovery” terms-some postings avoid the word “peer” entirely.
Check local peer organizations and peer-run agencies, as they may not post on large job boards.