Peer Recovery Specialist (4304)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide person centered wellness focused support to engage individuals in treatment and to promote use of
the individuals wellness recovery plan; share first hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope,
increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support individuals in articulating personal goals for
wellness, recovery resiliency and selfadvocacy; will function within the consumers treatment team and will receive
individual supervision; will have knowledge of the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness and Substance Disorders and
the ability to assist the individual to address symptoms using their individual wellness plan; provide Peer Support;
serve as a consumer advocate; carry out wellness rehabilitation for mental health and substance use disorders and support
functions; promote recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions; promote employment, education, health, and
community integration; and serve as a role model for personal recovery; provide outreach, monitoring, advocacy, daily
living support, crisis intervention, consultation to families, development of functional skills and appropriate behavior,
transportation to implement the individual service plan, and similar functions; services may be rendered in the group
setting or on an individual basis; may participate in special events, conferences, workshops, and training within the mental
health system and community; works closely with staff, hospital, law enforcement agencies and other community agencies and
organizations; documents all contacts, activities in the individuals records; other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
M1: High school diploma or GED
M2: Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
M3: Must be, or have previously been a recipient of mental health or substance use disorder services for a mental
illness or substance use disorder and should be well along in the recovery process
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE
$38,934 – $67,309
3% Increase for Registered Peer Recovery Specialist
Excellent Fringe Benefits
APPLY AT: WWW.DPCS.ORG
**PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**
- Listing ID: 17683
- Position #: 4304
- Link to job posting: https://www.irecruit-us.com/index.php?OrgID=I20220101
- Expiration Date: 11/26/26