Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Core
Assist individuals with mental illness or addiction in a safe, supportive environment to build confidence, social skills, and engagement in recovery activities.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (IC)
Builds
Recovery support groups and activities for clients
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health and substance use recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorder, active personal recovery status, group facilitation, goal setting assistance, confidentiality adherence, basic computer literacy, driving
Preferred skills
Valid driver's license with insurance, CPRS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), F-endorsement
Technologies
Electronic medical records
Responsibilities
Facilitate groups promoting recovery through education and role modeling; assist clients in identifying personal strengths and recovery steps; document peer progress in electronic records; provide transportation and assist with daily activities like meal preparation.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC