Core Guide: Peer Recovery & Wellness Advocate

Firsthand; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Equity and performance bonus potential

Paid vacation accrual: 120 hours/year,

more after year

Job summary

firsthand seeks a Core Guide to support individuals living with SMI and/or SUD, delivering outreach, engagement, and care coordination in collaboration with clinicians and peers. This full-time role emphasizes trust-building, documentation, and ongoing training within a supportive, growth-focused team.

You will schedule appointments, assist with telehealth, and advocate for clients to access needed services, benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD.
• State Peer Recovery certification, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification within six months.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and eligible to drive.
• Proficiency with email, messaging services, and apps.
• Two years recovery time from a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder.
• Paid training period with assessments to progress.
• Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach to individuals with SMI in homes, community locations, and care settings.
• Schedule appointments, take vitals, ensure visits are attended, and assist with telehealth access.
• Build trust and empower individuals to pursue personal recovery goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, facilitating ongoing connection to services.
• Assist with care coordination, advocating for goals and accompanying to appointments.
• Provide documentation of encounters and participate in case reviews and team collaboration.
• Perform ongoing telephonic outreach and participate in professional development.
• Role evolves with experience and needs of the program.

Skills

Lived experience with SMI/SUD

Empathy & communication

Tech proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

State Peer Recovery certification

Tools

Email apps

Messaging apps

Mobile apps

Job description

firsthand seeks a Core Guide to support individuals living with SMI and/or SUD, delivering outreach, engagement, and care coordination in collaboration with clinicians and peers. This full-time role emphasizes trust-building, documentation, and ongoing training within a supportive, growth-focused team.

You will schedule appointments, assist with telehealth, and advocate for clients to access needed services, benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and a mission-driven environment.