Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Advocate & Educator

CARIN Alliance; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Peoria, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist to deliver peer support and recovery education. You will advocate for patients and families, educate on recovery principles, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to reinforce treatment plans.

lider with lived recovery experience, you will link individuals to community resources and services, promoting engagement and positive outcomes within a recovery-focused care environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as Recovery Support Specialist is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience collaborating with healthcare and community partners.
• Experience delivering peer support and recovery education.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic peer support based on lived recovery experience.
• Advocate for patients and families to support recovery goals.
• Educate patients and families on recovery principles and available supports.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams to reinforce treatment plans.
• Link patients to community resources and recovery-related services.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Compassionate, patient-centered

Resource navigation for recovery

Education

Certification as Recovery Support Specialist

Job description

CARIN Alliance in Peoria, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist to deliver peer support and recovery education. You will advocate for patients and families, educate on recovery principles, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to reinforce treatment plans.

lider with lived recovery experience, you will link individuals to community resources and services, promoting engagement and positive outcomes within a recovery-focused care environment.