Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Crisis Support

RiseMe; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe in Joliet, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) to provide peer-based support, crisis response, and individualized recovery planning. You will model self-care and coping strategies while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to connect participants with community resources.

Requirements include lived experience with recovery, CRSS certification or willingness to obtain, and WRAP training.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery is essential.
• CRSS certification obtained or willingness to obtain is required.
• WRAP certification or willingness to complete training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate peer support to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
• Respond to crisis calls with their partner and work as a team.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop a personalized recovery plan.
• Assist participants in identifying personal strengths, recovery goals, and barriers.
• Provide follow-up support to ensure continuity of care and engagement with services.
• Complete all necessary documentation.

Skills

Empathy & listening

Clear communication

Group facilitation

Resource knowledge

Tech for documentation

Education

GED or high school diploma

CRSS certification

WRAP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

RiseMe in Joliet, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) to provide peer-based support, crisis response, and individualized recovery planning. You will model self-care and coping strategies while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to connect participants with community resources.

Requirements include lived experience with recovery, CRSS certification or willingness to obtain, and WRAP training.