Peer Recovery Specialist

Gateway Foundation

. Provide recovery-oriented support services to patients with substance use disorders .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLake Villa • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $17 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing recovery-oriented support services for patients with substance use disorders, including the development of individualized recovery support plans and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and leveraging community resources to enhance patient recovery.

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Peer Recovery Specialist CertificationSubstance Use KnowledgeTrauma-Informed CareElectronic Health Records ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Recovery-Oriented Support ServicesAssessment ConductingIndividualized Support PlansRelapse-Prevention StrategiesDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCollaborationIndependenceProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Substance Use DisordersHarm ReductionTrauma-Informed CareCommunity ResourcesMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide recovery-oriented support services to patients with substance use disorders
Maintain a caseload for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services
Conduct assessments to identify support-service needs
Collaborate with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans emphasizing purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals
Provide a minimum of 20–25 hours each week of direct individualized in-person, telephonic, or virtual peer support services
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans, interventions, resources, and progress notes in the electronic health record
Identify community resources and connect patients with appropriate services
Assist with coordinating transportation to supported community services
Identify relapse-prevention strategies and help patients manage triggers and high-risk situations
Help patients build and sustain recovery-oriented social networks and engage in healthy, meaningful activities
Participate in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings for care coordination and peer-informed care
Contribute to peer recovery team meetings evaluating program effectiveness and patient progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 year of mental health and/or substance use knowledge and experience
Ability to participate and complete required supervised work experience and obtain a certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 1 year of hire
Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to assess individual needs and develop individual support plans
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches
Ability to learn and become proficient in using electronic health records to enter and maintain treatment documentation
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with others, in groups or individually, to gather and present information
Ability to respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Ability to use a keyboard and display screen to receive, retrieve, and/or review information and data on a regular basis
Ability to continually proofread, check and verify data and information from printed to digital documents
Ability to travel to various locations by vehicle to meet with patients and/or attend meetings and training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Annual reviews including merit increases