Recovery Support Specialist — Empower Recovery & Care

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Peoria, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) to support recovery-focused wellness for patients. The role involves facilitating access to services, advocacy and care coordination with an emphasis on discharge planning and follow-up.

Qualified candidates will have CPRS certification within 3 years, Narcan training within the first month, and lived recovery experience, plus strong English communication and computer skills for EMR documentation and team

Qualifications

• Lived experience in Recovery.
• CPRS certification within 3 years (IAODAPCA).
• Narcan training within first month of hire.
• Advanced reading, writing and oral skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient enrollment into services and coordinate discharge planning.
• Provide advocacy, education, recovery and wellness support.
• Engage patients in crisis and use evidence-based approaches in care.
• Support in discharge planning and ensure proper documentation in EMR.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional, respectful patient interactions.
• Coordinate with care team to ensure warm handoffs and follow-up.

Skills

Recovery experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

EMR familiarity

Education

CPRS certification (IAODAPCA)

Narcan training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Carle Health in Peoria, IL seeks a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) to support recovery-focused wellness for patients. The role involves facilitating access to services, advocacy and care coordination with an emphasis on discharge planning and follow-up.

Qualified candidates will have CPRS certification within 3 years, Narcan training within the first month, and lived recovery experience, plus strong English communication and computer skills for EMR documentation and team