Peer Support Recovery Specialist
About The Position
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Location: Quincy, IL Department: Clarity Healthcare: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Monday – Friday Job Summary: Are you passionate about empowering others and making a meaningful impact in your community? Join Centerstone as a Peer Support Specialist and help individuals thrive on their recovery journey! In this role, you’ll use your lived experience to support participants as they develop treatment plans, maintain communication with referral sources, collaborate in staffing to ensure continuity of care, provide crisis support when needed, and promote hope, recovery, and resilience every step of the way. ✨The individual selected for this role will receive full training and will be eligible to pursue certification after one year of employment. Position Perks & Benefits: 29 Days of PTO Pay: $14.99 - $20.99 Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment ( subject to requirements ) Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Mileage Reimbursement ( when applicable )
Requirements
- Self-identify as a current or former person of mental health or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Driver's License Required
- Self-identify as a current or former person of mental health or substance use services OR self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder
- Be at least 21 years of age
Responsibilities
- Support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience specific to each individual's needs.
- Provide individual or group services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus.
- Help individuals manage psychiatric symptoms, utilize natural supports, and enhance community living.
- Encourage clients to connect with others and their communities.
- Assist individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment.
- Help individuals identify personal strengths and resources to aid in their recovery.
- Support clients in setting and achieving their recovery goals.
Benefits
- 29 Days of PTO
- Pay: $14.99 - $20.99
- Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment ( subject to requirements )
- Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
- Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
- Health & Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Mileage Reimbursement ( when applicable )
- Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
- Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
- Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
- Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
