Part-Time Peer Recovery Specialist — Inspire Hope

New Season; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

New Season is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide direct peer support to individuals with substance use disorders in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes advocacy, recovery planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to tailor treatment to each patient’s needs.

The position is part-time (up to 20 hours weekly) with early morning shifts Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings. A Missouri CPRS certificate and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma and Missouri Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certificate.
• Part-time schedule up to 20 hours per week with fixed shifts Monday through Friday mornings and Saturdays morning.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in developing problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in their recovery.
• Models effective coping and self-help strategies and techniques to individuals or groups of patients.
• Assists/supports patients in daily decision making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Assists patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety.
• Assists clinic staff in a collaborative process of identifying programs and environments conducive to recovery.
• Assists patients in creating their personal recovery plans.
• Meets with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plans.
• Assists/coordinates patient support groups on a regular basis.
• Assists patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic-based and community-based services that support recovery needs.
• Assists patients by identifying community resources and encouraging participation in healthy activities, employment opportunities, or other assistance as needed.
• Observes behaviors and discusses observations with the patient.
• Assists patients in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy.

Education

High School diploma

Missouri Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certificate

Job description

New Season is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide direct peer support to individuals with substance use disorders in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes advocacy, recovery planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to tailor treatment to each patient’s needs.

The position is part-time (up to 20 hours weekly) with early morning shifts Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings. A Missouri CPRS certificate and a high school diploma are required.