Certified Peer Recovery Specialist: Empowering Recovery

Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO first year + paid holidays

401k with company match

Medical insurance - PHC covers a large

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Training opportunities (PHC University

License/certification fee reimburse

Job summary

Primary Health Care (PHC) is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist based in Ames, IA, to provide one-on-one support to peers in recovery and collaborate with care teams. The role focuses on guiding individuals through goal setting, relapse prevention, and resource access, with opportunities to engage in community events.

PHC offers extensive training opportunities, PTO, and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office; ability to learn EHR/HMIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to help assess needs and set recovery goals.
• Assist peers with treatment appointments, referrals, and resource education.
• Maintain clear, accurate peer support documentation.
• Advocate for peers and emphasize their voice in recovery.
• Participate in community events and program evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

EHR navigation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Job description

Primary Health Care (PHC) is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist based in Ames, IA, to provide one-on-one support to peers in recovery and collaborate with care teams. The role focuses on guiding individuals through goal setting, relapse prevention, and resource access, with opportunities to engage in community events.

PHC offers extensive training opportunities, PTO, and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.