Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Return to Work

Ascension Recovery Services

. Build supportive, respectful relationships with participants using recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recovery-oriented, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches while effectively supporting participants in achieving recovery goals and employment stability. Proficient in building relationships, facilitating access to resources, and maintaining professional boundaries within peer support roles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Peer Recovery Support CertificationRecovery-Oriented ApproachesInterpersonal Communication SkillsDocumentation and Follow-ThroughCollaboration with Community Organizations

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Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTrust EstablishmentProblem-SolvingSelf-Advocacy Support

Certifications & Qualifications

West Virginia Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Recovery GoalsEmployment StabilityCommunity ResourcesConfidentialityTrauma-Informed ApproachesParticipant EngagementSafety ConcernsWarm HandoffsJob ReadinessTransportation Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build supportive, respectful relationships with participants using recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches
Help participants identify recovery goals and understand how recovery stability can support successful employment
Encourage connection with peer support, recovery groups, community resources, and other appropriate recovery services
Provide encouragement, practical guidance, and recovery-focused problem-solving within the scope of the peer role
Help participants strengthen self-advocacy, confidence, and informed decision-making
Identify recovery-related barriers affecting attendance, job readiness, workplace adjustment, or continued employment
Work closely with Return-to-Work Liaisons to develop strategies supporting recovery and employment responsibilities
Support participants during job searches, onboarding, workplace transitions, and post-placement follow-up
Help participants navigate transportation, housing, recovery meetings, community support, and other employment-stability resources
Respond to recovery challenges that could put employment at risk and connect participants with appropriate support
Facilitate warm handoffs to recovery organizations, peer resources, community programs, and approved services
Help participants access clinical care when needed while maintaining boundaries between peer support and clinical treatment
Participate in team meetings and case consultations while maintaining confidentiality
Engage with community partners and resources when appropriate and authorized
Document peer contacts, referrals, participant engagement, and follow-up accurately and timely
Recognize and promptly escalate safety concerns or needs outside the scope of peer support
Contribute to 30-, 60-, 90-, and 180-day employment retention outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meets applicable West Virginia requirements for Peer Recovery Support Specialists and any credentialing or certification required for the position
Relevant peer recovery or recovery-support experience
Lived experience with recovery may be required or preferred consistent with applicable certification requirements and organizational policy
Understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to establish trust while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Strong documentation and follow-through
Ability to recognize when a participant's needs require clinical or other professional intervention
Ability to work collaboratively with participants, Return-to-Work Liaisons, community organizations, recovery providers, and other members of the RTW team
Understanding of confidentiality and appropriate information sharing
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned West Virginia service region
Regular local and regional travel throughout the assigned service area is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time hourly, non-exempt employment
Required training, supervision, continuing education, and professional development