Community-Based Peer Recovery Counselor

Trilogy Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health services for employees

Maternity/Paternity leave

Medical Insurance (BCBS IL)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Careers seeks a Peer Support specialist to assess clients and develop recovery plans through home, community, and office visits. You will advocate for clients, provide trauma-informed services, and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure medication accuracy and appropriate care levels.

The role emphasizes client-centered support, crisis coverage, and documentation duties in line with Trilogy’s policies. A CRSS credential is preferred and a valid IL driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following: High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a past or present consumer of mental health services and willing to share recovery experience.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with daily access to a vehicle and $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
• Experience in community-based services preferred.
• IM+CANS certification preferred / may be required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client and support system.
• Model effective communication, recovery-oriented living skills, and coping strategies.
• Participate in Peer Support meetings and activities.
• Provide crisis/on-call coverage as directed.
• Complete daily progress notes and maintain timely documentation.
• Document medication administration records (MAR) and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Assist clients in independent living skills and entitlements applications.
• Accompany clients to appointments and advocate for client needs.

Skills

Assess client needs

Coordinate recovery plan

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Crisis awareness

CRSS credential

Documentation (MAR)

Client advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years experience

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRSS

Job description

Trilogy Careers seeks a Peer Support specialist to assess clients and develop recovery plans through home, community, and office visits. You will advocate for clients, provide trauma-informed services, and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure medication accuracy and appropriate care levels.

The role emphasizes client-centered support, crisis coverage, and documentation duties in line with Trilogy’s policies. A CRSS credential is preferred and a valid IL driver's license is required.