Join Listservs

Listservs often post openings across the country and state. To get you started, you may choose to register for some of the following listservs: 

  • NFFCMH (National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health)
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration)
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  • MHA (Mental Health America)
  • DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)

Keep learning! Continue expanding by participating in trainings and webinars, reading articles, exploring current topics, and networking with others in the field. For ideas, please feel free to check out the Ethics Training & CEU Opportunities section of this website.

Search Engines

PSS, FPSS, and RC jobs can sometimes be located through job sites. The following are some of the most commonly used job sites:

Remember to vary the search terms to find jobs that may not be listed exactly as a Peer Support Specialist, Family Peer Support Specialist, or Recovery Coach. For example, a person looking for a Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) position may choose to include the following terms in their search: Family Navigator, Family Peer Specialist, Family Specialist, etc.

Network

Connect with current PSS, FPSS, and RC in Iowa. Here are some strategies:

  • When you meet a PSS, FPSS, or RC exchange contact information and learn about their agency/organization.
  • Request an informational interview to learn about how they landed their job.
  • Follow the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative (IPWC) Facebook page!