Spencer Costella
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated professional with 7 years of experience in harm reduction, recovery services, and program supervision. Began career in 2019 providing frontline support and outreach as a Peer Support Specialist. Progressed to supervising hospital-based programs integrating peer support into emergency departments for crisis response. Experienced in prevention education, grant management, and leading peer teams. Currently serves as Peer Supervisor at the PACT Coalition, overseeing staff and managing multiple grant-funded initiatives to expand harm reduction and recovery services across the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Specialist
Vogue Recovery
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and expanded strategic referral partnerships with healthcare providers, hospitals, interventionists, attorneys, and wellness professionals, driving sustained admissions growth.
- Generated new business opportunities through relationship management, market analysis, and targeted outreach initiatives.
- Built and maintained a high-value referral network, consistently exceeding admissions and revenue objectives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to implement growth strategies that increased market presence within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors.
- Represented the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and professional associations to strengthen brand awareness and referral development.
- Managed referral pipelines and business development metrics through CRM systems to optimize performance and growth opportunities.
- Partnered with admissions and clinical teams to ensure a seamless client experience from initial inquiry through enrollment.
- Negotiated strategic partnerships and delivered educational presentations to healthcare professionals and community stakeholders.
Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor
Pact Coalition
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised peers and peer interns within Valley Health System and partner organizations, ensuring quality service delivery and ongoing professional development; connected emergency department patients to recovery-focused and wraparound services to support seamless continuity of care.
- Strengthened community partnerships to expand client resource network and improve service accessibility.
- Delivered prevention education to students in Clark County schools through evidence-based prevention programs, while facilitating community access to services funded by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD).
- Managed implementation, compliance, and reporting for multiple grants, ensuring alignment with funding requirements; oversaw monthly RFRs, created scopes of work and budgets, and developed program contracts to support effective grant execution.
- Supported oversight of the PEER warmline and rideshare assistance program to increase client engagement and reduce barriers to care, while participating in the PEER Supervisor Advisory Committee to guide program development and strengthen regional peer support services.
Programs Supervisor / Grant Lead
TRAC-B Exchange
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Supervised cross-functional teams across hospital and community-based programs, ensuring professional development, peer supervision, and timely completion of deliverables, while building and maintaining strategic partnerships with hospitals, service providers, and community organizations
- Led grant-funded projects including writing, reporting, and compliance tracking; submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports aligned with funding requirements.
- Developed and managed program budgets to align financial objectives with service goals and organizational growth, while simultaneously designing and implementing peer support and recovery programs tailored to both organizational objectives and the diverse needs of clients.
- Conducted bi-weekly one-on-ones with staff to assess performance, address challenges, and support career development and job satisfaction, while also training new and existing staff—including hospital personnel—on protocols, harm reduction principles, and recovery-oriented practices.
- Represented the organization at local and national events to promote its mission and impact, while coordinating coalition and alliance activities through the development of by-laws, policies, and annual events that aligned goals across partner organizations.
- Provided case management and recovery support to emergency room patients from diverse backgrounds, offering emotional and practical assistance while connecting them to transportation, housing, vocational training, and other community-based services.
Skills
Leadership skills
Critical thinking
Customer/client service
Public speaking
Time management/prioritization
Adaptability
Certification
PRSS
PRSS-S
CHW
LEAD Instructor
Rainbow Days Instructor
CPS
ACE'S
AMHFA
YMHFA
Timeline
Community Engagement Specialist
Vogue Recovery
11.2025 - Current
Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor
Pact Coalition
04.2024 - 11.2025
Programs Supervisor / Grant Lead
TRAC-B Exchange
01.2019 - 04.2024