Peer Recovery Specialist

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

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals in recovery using lived experience. You will engage adolescents in a school-based setting, assist with linkage to treatment, and promote engagement in recovery activities. The role emphasizes ROSC and TIC principles and is grant-funded.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of recovery experience, with CIT training preferred. Starting pay is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years in recovery or combination of experience and education totaling 5 years.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR usage

MS Word

Job description

Elevate your journey as a Peer Recovery Specialist and make a meaningful impact by using your lived recovery experience to support others. In this role, you will build foundational skills in peer support, engagement, and advocacy while assisting individuals throughout their recovery journey.

You will engage individuals pre-, during, and post-treatment, provide family support and education, and help connect individuals to recovery communities and resources. This position promotes hope, empowerment, and wellness while utilizing Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles. This role will be working with adolescents in a school based setting and is a grant funded position.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 an hour.

• 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
• 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

Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, we’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!