Peer Recovery Specialist (CORE Guide)
Core
Peer-led outreach and engagement specialist supporting individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) to achieve behavioral and physical wellness.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Core Guide)
Builds
Supportive services and care coordination for individuals disengaged from or never accessing healthcare.
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health / Substance use disorder
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD, State Peer Recovery certification (or eligibility), Valid driver's license, Proficiency with technical tools (email, messaging, apps), Empathy and compassion
Preferred skills
Direct in-person outreach experience, Recovery education and coaching expertise, Trauma-informed approaches, Community Health Worker (CHW) credential
Technologies
Email, messaging services, mobile apps, telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Conduct community outreach in homes, shelters, hospitals, and emergency departments; Schedule appointments and assist with telehealth access; Act as primary point of contact for ongoing engagement; Address social determinants of health and facilitate access to resources; Provide timely documentation of encounters; Perform initial and ongoing telephonic outreach
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level