Impactful Peer Recovery Advocate

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to use lived recovery experience to support individuals across their recovery journey, pre-, during, and post-treatment, and to help connect individuals with recovery communities and resources.

You will engage individuals in their recovery, provide family support and education, and promote hope, empowerment, and wellness while applying ROSC and TIC principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years in recovery or a combination of experience and education totaling 5 years.
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) or preference for crisis intervention training.
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, email, and electronic medical record (EMR) usage.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in recovery through shared lived experience and peer support.
• Assist in linking individuals to treatment services, recovery supports, and community resources.
• Encourage participation in sobriety-based and pro-social activities.
• Provide support to individuals and families throughout the recovery process.
• Assist with service coordination and maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems.
• Advocate for individuals to ensure access to services and support systems.
• Promote positive interactions within Chestnut and the broader community.

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to use lived recovery experience to support individuals across their recovery journey, pre-, during, and post-treatment, and to help connect individuals with recovery communities and resources.

You will engage individuals in their recovery, provide family support and education, and promote hope, empowerment, and wellness while applying ROSC and TIC principles.