Peer Recovery Coach & Wellness Advocate

Community for New Direction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community for New Direction is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer recovery support to individuals with mental health or substance use challenges. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to empower clients through lived-experience-based recovery, community engagement, and tailored support plans.

The position emphasizes advocacy, service coordination, and skill-building in daily living activities, with a focus on improving overall recovery and independence within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist required.
• Minimum two years of sobriety in mental health, substance use, or homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients and serve as a role model of recovery.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to support client goals.
• Help clients access social services and monitor recovery progress.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) like cooking, cleaning, hygiene, budgeting.
• Provide transportation to appointments and job sites as needed.

Skills

Lived experience

Written communication

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Recovery Specialist certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Community for New Direction is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist to provide peer recovery support to individuals with mental health or substance use challenges. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to empower clients through lived-experience-based recovery, community engagement, and tailored support plans.

The position emphasizes advocacy, service coordination, and skill-building in daily living activities, with a focus on improving overall recovery and independence within the