Peer Recovery Specialist II, CPRS/CRSS

Gateway Foundation

. Maintains a caseload for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLake Villa • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individualized peer support services, developing recovery support plans, and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records. Proficient in leveraging recovery experience and community resources to assist patients in their recovery journey.

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Peer Recovery Specialist CertificationIndividualized Recovery Support PlansElectronic Health Record DocumentationInterpersonal Communication SkillsTrauma-Informed Care

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Hard Skills

Assessment ConductingRecovery Principles FamiliarityRelapse-Prevention StrategiesCommunity Resource IdentificationDocumentation MaintenanceTransportation CoordinationActive ListeningData VerificationKeyboard ProficiencyTelephonic Support

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (CPRS or CRSS)

Industry Keywords

Harm Reduction ApproachesMindfulnessRecovery-Oriented Social NetworkMultidisciplinary TeamCase Staffing Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintains a caseload for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services
Conducts assessments to identify support-service needs
Collaborates with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans emphasizing purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals
Provides a minimum of 20–25 hours each week of direct individualized in-person, telephonic, or virtual peer support services
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans, interventions, resources, and progress notes in the electronic health record
Identifies community resources and connects patients with appropriate services
Assists with coordinating transportation to supported community services
Identifies relapse-prevention strategies and helps patients manage triggers and high-risk situations
Helps patients build and sustain a recovery-oriented social network
Participates in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings for care coordination and peer-informed care
Contributes to peer recovery team meetings evaluating program effectiveness and patient progress
May serve as a resource to Peer Recovery Specialist I

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS or CRSS)
1 year of related work experience
Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey
May be required to maintain a current, valid driver’s license to transport patients to appointments related to needed community resources
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
Merit increase eligibility based on employee and organizational financial performance