Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Jobtailor; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide one-on-one support to individuals in recovery, helping assess needs, set goals, and build relapse prevention plans. You will work with treatment teams, arrange referrals, and educate peers about available resources.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally competent care, strong communication, and accurate documentation. Experience with community resources and driving peers to appointments is valued; certification and mandatory

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates competency in personal recovery and coping skills.
• Lived experience in substance use disorder, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Understands trauma informed and culturally competent care.
• Knowledge of local community and housing resources.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Proficiency using computers including Microsoft Office and ability to learn EHR/HMIS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse individuals.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism in high-stress situations and empathy.
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification from Iowa Board of Certification.
• Current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by Iowa.
• Valid Iowa Chauffeur’s License (Class D)

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to assist peers in assessing needs, setting goals for recovery, establishing support networks, and developing relapse prevention plans.
• Assists peers to work with their treatment team and/or case manager to achieve goals, including setting appointments, making referrals, and providing resource education.
• Maintains accurate peer support documentation.
• Advocates for the needs and perspectives of peers to support their goals and recovery.
• Teaches the value of recovery experience and emphasizes the peer voice in the process.
• Participates in community events and presentations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate programs and services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Team oriented

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Electronic Health Record Systems

Homeless Management Information Systems

Job description

• Provides one-on-one support to assist peers in assessing needs, setting goals for recovery, establishing support networks, and developing relapse prevention plans.
• Support may be provided in person, virtually, or telephonically at PHC locations or other mutually agreed upon appropriate locations.
• May transport peers to assist in their recovery process based on department needs.
• Assists peers to work with their treatment team and/or case manager to achieve their goals including setting appointments, making referrals, and providing education about resources.
• Provides continuity of communication between peers, care providers, and social supports.
• Maintains accurate and complete peer support documentation.
• Advocates for the needs and perspectives of peers to support their goals and recovery.
• Teaches the value of every individual’s recovery experience, and emphasizes strength of the peer’s voice throughout the recovery process.
• Participates in community events and presentations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate programs and service systems.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
• Lived experience in substance use disorder, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Understands and applies principles of trauma informed and culturally competent care.
• Knowledge of local community and housing resources.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Proficiency using computers including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn the electronic health record and/or homeless management information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism with ability to remain composed in high stress situations and show empathy.
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification from Iowa Board of Certification,
• Current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa;
• Valid Iowa Chauffeur’s License (Class D)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in peer support, recovery planning, and effective communication while advocating for individuals with lived experience in substance use disorder, mental illness, or homelessness. Proficient in maintaining documentation and utilizing community resources to facilitate recovery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification
• Trauma Informed Care
• Culturally Competent Care
• Effective Communication Skills
• Problem Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Personal Recovery Competency
• Coping Skills
• Knowledge of Community Resources
• Documentation Maintenance
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Electronic Health Record Systems
• Homeless Management Information Systems

Soft Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Orientation
• Professionalism
• Empathy

Certifications & Qualifications

• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification from Iowa Board of Certification
• Current Mandatory Reporter Training

Industry Keywords

• Substance Use Disorder
• Mental Illness
• Homelessness
• Recovery Process
• Support Networks