Recovery Peer Specialist — Flexible Hours & Impact

Compass Health Network; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network seeks a Peer Specialist for the EPICC program in Columbia. You will share your recovery experience to motivate others, provide outreach in hospital, street, and community settings, and help clients access treatment and supports.

You will collaborate with partners, document activities in the ETO system, and participate in trainings, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license is required and state certification processes apply.

Qualifications

• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services.
• Must complete a state-approved training program, pass a standardized examination, complete certification process within 60 days of hire date, and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MO MO CB?
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to inspire hope, model recovery, and support others on their recovery journey
• Provide proactive outreach and engagement to individuals using opioids, including hospital, street, and community-based settings
• Assist individuals in accessing treatment, recovery supports, and other needed services—helping eliminate barriers to care
• Maintain regular follow-up to support engagement and recovery progress, including scheduled status check-ins up to six months post-outreach
• Collaborate with treatment centers, community partners, and program staff to ensure continuity of care
• Accurately document outreach activities in the ETO system within one business day
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training to support your work and professional growth
• Meet clients in safe community locations and maintain a flexible schedule, including potential evenings, overnights hours and weekends
• Driving is an essential function of this position
• Engage in required state certification training, supervision, and certification process (if not already certified)

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Compass Health Network seeks a Peer Specialist for the EPICC program in Columbia. You will share your recovery experience to motivate others, provide outreach in hospital, street, and community settings, and help clients access treatment and supports.

You will collaborate with partners, document activities in the ETO system, and participate in trainings, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. A valid driver’s license is required and state certification processes apply.