Peer Recovery Specialist (CORE Guide)
Core
Peer-led outreach and engagement specialist supporting individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) to achieve behavioral and physical wellness, acting as a trusted guide to reconnect them with healthcare and community resources.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Core Guide)
Builds
Individual recovery plans, healthcare access, and community re-engagement for people with SMI/SUD
Domain
Behavioral health and social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD, State Peer Recovery certification (or eligibility), 2+ years of recovery time, empathy, active listening, care coordination, telephonic outreach, basic technology proficiency
Preferred skills
Direct in-person outreach experience, recovery education coaching, trauma-informed approaches, knowledge of criminal justice systems, Community Health Worker (CHW) credential
Technologies
Email, messaging services, mobile apps, telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Conduct community outreach in homes, shelters, and hospitals; schedule appointments and take vitals; build trust and empower individuals to set recovery goals; serve as primary point of contact for ongoing engagement; address social determinants of health by facilitating access to benefits and transportation; assist with care coordination and post-discharge needs; document encounters and participate in case reviews; perform telephonic outreach
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC