Lived-Experience Peer Specialist for Recovery

Apalachee Center Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. seeks a certified Recovery Peer Specialist to support individuals with mental health and substance use recovery. You will use WRAP tools to help clients establish crisis and wellness plans, and you will work with a care team to advance self-directed recovery.

The role emphasizes living experience, ongoing self-care, and collaboration with case managers to promote hope and recovery goals for peers served in North Florida.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.
• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist or eligible to obtain certification.
• Experience with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable points.

Responsibilities

• Assist peers using WRAP to identify safe wellness tools and crisis plans.
• Meet regularly to help peers set recovery goals and communicate with staff.
• Support peers in collaboration with case managers and clinicians to progress self-directed recovery.
• Model recovery skills and share personal recovery journey to inspire peers and promote self-advocacy.
• Complete documentation within 48 hours of service delivery in accordance with policies.
• Maintain service productivity standards (e.g., 62.5% of work hours dedicated to peer services).
• Identify as a person with lived experience and engage in self-care to promote recovery.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Communication skills

Self-care practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (Florida Certification Board)

Tools

WRAP tools

Job description

Apalachee Center, Inc. seeks a certified Recovery Peer Specialist to support individuals with mental health and substance use recovery. You will use WRAP tools to help clients establish crisis and wellness plans, and you will work with a care team to advance self-directed recovery.

The role emphasizes living experience, ongoing self-care, and collaboration with case managers to promote hope and recovery goals for peers served in North Florida.