Peer Recovery Specialist - Support & Community Impact

Aspire-Indiana-Health,-Inc.; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health is seeking a Peer Specialist to engage individuals and families in recovery and related goals. You will provide peer support, skills training, and connect clients to community resources, while coordinating with courts as needed.

The role emphasizes personal recovery experience, knowledge of recovery models, and compliance with background checks and licensing requirements in Indiana.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education highly preferred
• One year related experience if no Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Personal Recovery time
• Basic knowledge of the Recovery Model
• Must complete background checks as required by Aspire Indiana's policies which may include: Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License
• Must be able to provide Aspire Indiana with current auto insurance upon hire
• Must have a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization

Responsibilities

• The Peer Specialist will engage and support individuals and their families in pursuit of recovery and related goals.
• Responsibilities include peer support, skills training, connection to community resources, home and community-based interventions, and maintaining communication with referring courts.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

One year related experience if no Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Personal Recovery time

Basic knowledge of the Recovery Model

Job description

Aspire Indiana Health is seeking a Peer Specialist to engage individuals and families in recovery and related goals. You will provide peer support, skills training, and connect clients to community resources, while coordinating with courts as needed.

The role emphasizes personal recovery experience, knowledge of recovery models, and compliance with background checks and licensing requirements in Indiana.