Peer Recovery Specialist: Recovery Support & Advocacy

Fccinc; Poplar Bluff (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a Peer Specialist to assist individuals served with mental health needs. The role emphasizes leveraging lived recovery experience to support access to services, advocacy, and community integration.

The position requires a State-approved training completion, accompanying clients to appointments, and maintaining professional records. A 21+ age minimum and high school diploma are required, with a focus on empowerment and recovery.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must complete a State approved training program and pass a standardized examination.
• Lived-experience self-identification required to qualify for role.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual assistance to persons-served in assessing mental health services and accompany to appointments.
• Act as liaison between persons-served and community resources.
• Train, coach, and support in daily living skills (budgeting, bills, independent living).
• Accompany persons-served to community activities when appropriate.
• Maintain and improve professional competencies through ongoing training and DR updates.

Skills

Lived experience

State-approved training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FCC computer systems

Job description

FCC Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a Peer Specialist to assist individuals served with mental health needs. The role emphasizes leveraging lived recovery experience to support access to services, advocacy, and community integration.

The position requires a State-approved training completion, accompanying clients to appointments, and maintaining professional records. A 21+ age minimum and high school diploma are required, with a focus on empowerment and recovery.