Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist

ascensionrecovery; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Career growth

Leadership support

Equal opportunity

Job summary

Renewal Falls Recovery Center seeks a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients on their recovery journey across multiple shifts. The role involves welcoming clients, facilitating groups, documenting processes, and assisting with admissions.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills are essential, along with Iowa certification and a valid driver’s license for transportation duties.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Current Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential recognized in Iowa.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient new clients to the program and resources.
• Use peer-support principles to encourage hope and recovery.
• Facilitate recovery-focused groups within the role scope.
• Assist with client admissions and required documentation.
• Conduct urine analysis (UA) collection and documentation.
• Maintain timely progress notes and client updates.
• Assist clients with ADLs and recovery-focused activities.
• Transport clients to appointments and recovery-related activities.
• Lead recreation, wellness, and recovery-support activities.
• Complete incident reports within established timeframes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, supportive treatment environment.
• Provide reception coverage and staff communication as needed.
• Recognize escalating behaviors and apply de-escalation techniques.
• Obtain basic information such as vitals when trained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential (Iowa)

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years in behavioral health/healthcare

Job description

Renewal Falls Recovery Center

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Now Hiring – All Shifts | Full-Time & PRN

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Join the Renewal Falls Recovery Center Team

Renewal Falls Recovery Center, in collaboration with Ascension Recovery Services, is committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health challenges.

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Peer Recovery Specialists who are passionate about recovery and helping individuals build the skills, confidence, and support systems needed for long-term success.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and orient new clients to the program, including program expectations, schedules, available resources, and recovery supports.
• Use appropriate peer-support principles and lived-experience-based support to encourage hope, engagement, self-advocacy, and recovery.
• Facilitate recovery-focused, educational, and psychoeducational groups within the scope of the position.
• Assist with client admissions and complete required documentation according to established procedures.
• Conduct urine analysis (UA) collection and related documentation in accordance with training and organizational procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate progress notes and provide appropriate client updates.
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and encourage participation in recreational and recovery-focused activities.
• Transport clients to appointments, AA/NA meetings, and other approved recovery-related activities as assigned.
• Lead and participate in recreational, wellness, and recovery-support activities.
• Complete incident reports accurately and within established timeframes.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, supportive, and structured treatment environment.
• Provide reception coverage and assist with communication between clients and staff as needed.
• Recognize escalating behaviors and utilize approved de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques.
• Obtain and document basic information, such as vital signs and client weight, when trained and authorized to do so.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide appropriate observations and peer-support perspectives.
• Connect clients with community and aftercare resources that support continued recovery.
• Provide support during emotional, social, or behavioral health crises and promptly elevate safety or medical concerns to the appropriate clinical or medical staff.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Current Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential recognized in Iowa, or ability to meet applicable certification requirements for the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery services, or a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of recovery principles, peer support, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional and peer-support boundaries.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet organizational requirements for client transportation, if transportation is an essential function of the position.
• Ability to work assigned days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

The work we do truly changes lives. We recognize the importance of supporting the people who make that impact possible. When you join our team, you’re stepping into a place that invests in your growth, wellbeing, and long-term career success.

Comprehensive Benefits & Support

We offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support you at work and at home, including:

• ICHRA Health Benefit – choose the health plan that best fits your needs, with premium reimbursement
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Clear Career Pathways & Advancement Opportunities
• Safe, Trauma-Informed, Supportive Work Environment
• Modern Facilities & Updated Tools
• Strong, Accessible Leadership committed to your success
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Renewal Falls Recovery Center and Ascension Recovery Services are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law