Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Leaders for Life; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders for Life, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Registered Peer Recovery Specialist to support participants in our Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program.

The role emphasizes using lived recovery experience to foster stability, sobriety, and long-term wellness within a non-clinical peer support framework. You will collaborate with the SA-IOP treatment team, provide individual and group support, and help clients identify goals, triggers, and barriers.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RPRS credential preferred and required for Medicaid-billable peer services.
• Lived experience with recovery from substance use or mental health challenges.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer recovery support to SA-IOP participants.
• Use lived experience to encourage hope, engagement, and motivation.
• Assist clients with identifying recovery goals, personal strengths, triggers, and barriers.
• Support development of coping skills, self-advocacy, healthy routines, and relapse-prevention strategies.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused peer groups and discussions.
• Complete new client orientations and help clients become familiar with program expectations, schedules, and supports.
• Conduct or assist with approved drug screening procedures as per policy.
• Assist clients with scheduling transportation using Medicaid or insurance benefits.
• Connect clients with community resources, support groups, housing, employment, transportation, and other needed services.
• Encourage participation in recovery activities outside formal treatment.
• Assist clients with building natural supports and a strong recovery network.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate concerns to clinical staff.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards.
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia Registered Peer Recovery Specialist credential

Job description

Leaders for Life, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Registered Peer Recovery Specialist to support participants in our Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program.

The role emphasizes using lived recovery experience to foster stability, sobriety, and long-term wellness within a non-clinical peer support framework. You will collaborate with the SA-IOP treatment team, provide individual and group support, and help clients identify goals, triggers, and barriers.