Remote Peer Recovery Specialist – Oregon

Boulder Care; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Medical, dental, vision, and short‑/s

Mental health support via Talkspace

PTO 4 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks

Sick leave

9 paid holidays

Parental leave 12 weeks

401(k)

Company hardware

Job summary

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time position. This role supports individuals with substance use disorders using lived experience, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.

Candidates must reside in Oregon and have active peer certification and 2+ years of experience. Responsibilities include building recovery-focused relationships, coordinating with care teams, and helping patients set and pursue meaningful recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Reside in Oregon.
• Active peer certification in good standing in Oregon.
• 2+ years of experience in peer recovery support, including experience navigating opioid use disorder treatment resources and referral processes.
• Active peer certification in good standing in the state of residence, where available.
• Current certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, or the ability to obtain certification within 9 months of hire.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals utilizing non-traditional pathways to recovery.
• Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

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.

Job description

Boulder Care is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time position. This role supports individuals with substance use disorders using lived experience, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.

Candidates must reside in Oregon and have active peer certification and 2+ years of experience. Responsibilities include building recovery-focused relationships, coordinating with care teams, and helping patients set and pursue meaningful recovery goals.