Peer Recovery Support Specialist — Crisis & Wellness Advocate

Trinity Services Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services Inc. in Wilmington, IL is seeking a Certified Recovery Support Specialist to assist individuals in mental health crises using lived recovery experience.

You will provide peer support, help develop personalized recovery plans, and model self-care and coping strategies in a community-based setting. The role emphasizes outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help clients achieve wellness goals.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• CRSS certification or willingness to obtain.
• WRAP certification or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate peer support during mental health crisis situations.
• Respond to crisis calls and work as part of a team.
• Collaborate with community agencies and law enforcement when needed.
• Develop personalized recovery plans with safety and comfort considerations.
• Model coping strategies and address negative self-talk.
• Identify strengths, recovery goals, and wellness objectives with participants.
• Document all essential information and maintain records.

Skills

Empathy and active listening

Crisis communication

Peer support facilitation

Group facilitation

Diversity and inclusion

Documentation skills

Education

GED or high school diploma

CRSS certification

WRAP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Trinity Services Inc. in Wilmington, IL is seeking a Certified Recovery Support Specialist to assist individuals in mental health crises using lived recovery experience.

You will provide peer support, help develop personalized recovery plans, and model self-care and coping strategies in a community-based setting. The role emphasizes outreach, resource navigation, and empowerment to help clients achieve wellness goals.