Recovery Coach & Crisis Peer Specialist

Adult & Child Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Top-notch training & career mobility

Job summary

Adult & Child Health in Indianapolis seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to inspire and guide individuals through recovery, using lived experience to foster resilience and connection within the community.

You will help clients develop personalized plans, coordinate resources, provide emotional support, and attend to their needs across crisis services while prioritizing confidentiality and ethical care.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services.
• Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services.
• Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required trainings within six months of employment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
• Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals.
• Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary.
• Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
• Accompany clients to appointments when permitted, representing the agency professionally.
• Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled.
• Pursue professional development through training to meet required hours every two years.
• Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Help individuals build connections with others, their overall community, and Recovery Supports within their community.
• Assist individuals in accessing information and support for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Support individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment.
• Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery.
• Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching.
• Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to help clients feel connected and develop recovery skills.
• Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility.
• Aid participants in creating personal treatment plans to actively engage in their own recovery.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Coaching

Empathy

Education

State-approved CPS training

Job description

Adult & Child Health in Indianapolis seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to inspire and guide individuals through recovery, using lived experience to foster resilience and connection within the community.

You will help clients develop personalized plans, coordinate resources, provide emotional support, and attend to their needs across crisis services while prioritizing confidentiality and ethical care.