Impactful Peer Recovery Specialist - Full-Time & PRN

Ascension Recovery Services; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career pathways

Supportive environment

Job summary

Renewal Falls Recovery Center is hiring a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist to support individuals on their recovery journey. The role includes welcoming clients, conducting assessments, leading educational groups, and coordinating transportation and activities.

Work shifts span 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM on multiple rotations with full-time and PRN options. The position emphasizes compassionate, professional peer support, documentation, confidentiality, and collaboration with the treatment

Qualifications

• Certification as Peer Recovery Support Specialist recognized in Iowa or ability to meet requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery services, or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient new clients to the program, explain expectations, schedules and resources.
• Use peer-support principles to encourage hope, engagement and self-advocacy.
• Lead recovery-focused groups and assist with admissions and documentation.
• Conduct urine analysis collection and record keeping per procedures.
• Maintain progress notes and client updates in a timely manner.
• Assist with ADLs and encourage participation in recovery activities.
• Transport clients to appointments and meetings as assigned.
• Record incidents accurately and within timeframes and maintain a safe environment.
• Provide reception coverage and facilitate communication between clients and staff.
• Recognize escalation and apply de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Iowa)

Job description

Renewal Falls Recovery Center is hiring a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist to support individuals on their recovery journey. The role includes welcoming clients, conducting assessments, leading educational groups, and coordinating transportation and activities.

Work shifts span 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM on multiple rotations with full-time and PRN options. The position emphasizes compassionate, professional peer support, documentation, confidentiality, and collaboration with the treatment