Peer Recovery Specialist - Community Health Advocate

FQHC Talent; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Licenses/certifications reimbursement

CE reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

Supplemental accident & critical Ill.

Job summary

Primary Health Care (PHC) is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide one-on-one peer support, modeling recovery, and assisting peers in gaining independence within the community. The role collaborates with healthcare teams and aims to empower personal recovery journeys.

Based in Ames, this position offers PTO, holidays, and PHC training opportunities to grow skills within a community health setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience in substance use disorder, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Understands trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
• Knowledge of local community and housing resources.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented and professional under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to help peers assess needs, set recovery goals, build support networks, and develop relapse prevention plans.
• May provide in-person, virtual, or telephonic support at PHC locations or other approved sites.
• Assist peers to work with treatment teams to set appointments and referrals and provide resource education.
• Maintain accurate and complete peer support documentation.
• Advocate for peers’ needs and empower their recovery journey.
• Participate in community events and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Team oriented

Computer skills

Lived experience

Trauma-informed care

Knowledge of local resources

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR/HMIS systems

Job description

Primary Health Care (PHC) is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide one-on-one peer support, modeling recovery, and assisting peers in gaining independence within the community. The role collaborates with healthcare teams and aims to empower personal recovery journeys.

Based in Ames, this position offers PTO, holidays, and PHC training opportunities to grow skills within a community health setting.