Remote Peer Recovery Specialist — Ohio

Boulder Care; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 70,371,000 - 81,149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

PTO 4 weeks

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Ohio. You will provide recovery-focused support to individuals with substance use disorders, drawing on lived experience and harm-reduction principles.

Responsibilities include building trusting relationships, guiding recovery goals, coordinating with care teams, and connecting patients with community resources. Must reside in Ohio and hold active peer certification in good standing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support.
• Active peer certification in good standing in Ohio.
• Current certification as NC PRSS (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer recovery support to patients with varying levels of need and complexity.
• Build sustained, trusting relationships that promote recovery, self-efficacy and community connection.
• Use lived experience to support patients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Help patients establish recovery goals, identify strengths, and develop practical strategies for achieving these goals.
• Provide peer support during periods of increased vulnerability, including transitions in care and changes in recovery support.
• Connect patients with appropriate community-based resources as needs are identified.
• Coordinate effectively with clinical, care management, and community partners.
• Assist patients in identifying barriers to engagement and develop peer-based strategies to improve participation and connection to services.
• Recognize risk, safety concerns, and situations outside the scope of peer support and elevate as needed.
• Collaborate with team leadership to implement projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

2+ years experience

Active peer certification

Job description

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a fully remote, full-time role based in Ohio. You will provide recovery-focused support to individuals with substance use disorders, drawing on lived experience and harm-reduction principles.

Responsibilities include building trusting relationships, guiding recovery goals, coordinating with care teams, and connecting patients with community resources. Must reside in Ohio and hold active peer certification in good standing.