Evening Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Family Guidance Centers, Inc; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 20,752 - 29,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist for its Manteno location. This role involves conducting educational groups and engaging patients in recovery through motivational techniques. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of recovery experience. The position requires working collaboratively with healthcare staff to support patient treatment and monitoring. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $18.26 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have one year of recovery from substance use or mental health challenges.
• Demonstrates ability to work within agency structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recovery-oriented and educational groups.
• Engage patients in treatment through motivational techniques.
• Monitor patient engagement and communicate with treatment team.
• Support treatment plans by reporting client observations.
• Work cooperatively with staff to monitor clients' vital signs.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Patient engagement

Recovery orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Recovery Support (CPRS)

Job description

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist for its Manteno location. This role involves conducting educational groups and engaging patients in recovery through motivational techniques. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of recovery experience. The position requires working collaboratively with healthcare staff to support patient treatment and monitoring. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $18.26 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.