Recovery Peer Coach & Community Navigator

The Village South; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village South is seeking a Recovery Peer Specialist to provide outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support to individuals seeking or sustaining recovery in the community. You will serve as a positive role model for clients and families, connect them with needed services, and coordinate care with community resources.

Responsibilities include crisis planning support, after hours coverage on a rotation, and participation in clinical staffing to identify strengths and needs.

Qualifications

• Experience or crisis intervention preferred.
• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to meet WestCare/beneficiary access requirements.
• Certification within one year of hire is required for CRPS credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support to individuals seeking or sustaining recovery.
• Educate and refer clients to community resources for basic needs (food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, benefits).
• Engage families and clients in crisis planning and post-acute stabilization and care coordination.
• Participate in clinical staffing decisions and support after-hours services on a rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment and discretion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Cultural/linguistic sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) – Florida Certification Board

Job description

The Village South is seeking a Recovery Peer Specialist to provide outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support to individuals seeking or sustaining recovery in the community. You will serve as a positive role model for clients and families, connect them with needed services, and coordinate care with community resources.

Responsibilities include crisis planning support, after hours coverage on a rotation, and participation in clinical staffing to identify strengths and needs.