Recovery Peer Advocate & Community Navigator

Primary-Health-Care,-Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,927,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks in first year

Paid holidays

PHC University training

Emerging Leaders program

Medical & dental training programs

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance (PHC pays ~80%)

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & health savings

Job summary

Primary Health Care (PHC) in Ames/Marshalltown seeks a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide one-on-one peer support, help peers set recovery goals, and coordinate with care teams. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally competent care and leveraging lived experience to empower others.

Responsibilities include documentation, transportation as needed, and collaboration with treatment teams; the position involves community engagement and ongoing program improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
• Lived experience in substance use disorder, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Understands and applies principles of trauma informed and culturally competent care.
• Knowledge of local community and housing resources.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented.
• Proficiency using computers including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn the electronic health record and/or homeless management information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrates professionalism with ability to remain composed in high stress situations and show empathy.
• Licenses & Certifications: Peer Recovery Specialist Certification from Iowa Board of Certification, Current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa; Valid Iowa Chauffeur’s License (Class D)

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to assess needs, set recovery goals, and develop relapse prevention plans.
• Support may be provided in person, virtually, or telephonically at PHC locations or other suitable locations.
• May transport peers to assist in their recovery process.
• Assists peers to work with treatment teams to achieve goals, including appointments and referrals.
• Provides continuity of communication between peers, care providers, and social supports.
• Maintains accurate and complete peer support documentation.
• Advocates for peers' needs and emphasizes the peer's voice in recovery.
• Participates in community events and presentations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team oriented

Computer skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

HMIS (Homeless Management Information Systems)

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification

Job description

Primary Health Care (PHC) in Ames/Marshalltown seeks a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide one-on-one peer support, help peers set recovery goals, and coordinate with care teams. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally competent care and leveraging lived experience to empower others.

Responsibilities include documentation, transportation as needed, and collaboration with treatment teams; the position involves community engagement and ongoing program improvement.