Recovery Peer Support Specialist: Help Others Heal

Community Medical Services; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision

Health savings account

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Paid sick, vacation, and holidays

401K with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 百分

Employee assistance program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a substance abuse Peer Support Specialist to assist patients in recovery from opioids and other substances. You will apply your personal recovery experience to guide and support individuals seeking or in active recovery.

CMS emphasizes a supportive work environment with opportunities for ongoing development and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel to CMS clinics and community events is required up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Has lived experience with a substance use disorder and is living in recovery.
• Willing to work in CMS clinic locations, community-based outpatient settings, or correctional health facilities.
• Open to occasional weekend and holiday shifts.
• Valid Driver License and clean driving record for 39 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and increasing social support networks.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
• Draw from prior behavioral health experience (as a client, family member, or caregiver) to support clients.
• Provide clinical support, including assessments, to special populations and projects.
• Promote harm reduction and recovery in group settings.
• Travel (with reimbursement) up to 25% of the time to CMS locations and community events.
• Communicate CMS program and assessment information to community-based service providers.

Skills

Recovery advocate

Peer support experience

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Human Services/Csychology

Job description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a substance abuse Peer Support Specialist to assist patients in recovery from opioids and other substances. You will apply your personal recovery experience to guide and support individuals seeking or in active recovery.

CMS emphasizes a supportive work environment with opportunities for ongoing development and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel to CMS clinics and community events is required up to 25% of the time.