Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

UW Health • Rockford, IL

4d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. This role is 100% FTE and involves a rotating PM shift with holiday and weekend rotation. The position requires shared relevant personal experience with chemical addiction and the willingness to share this experience therapeutically with patients. The candidate must have completed or be currently involved in a Substance Recovery Program. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. A current, valid driver's license is required. Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) is preferred, with training provided by SAH if not already certified. CPRS or CADC must be obtained within twenty-eight (28) months of hire.

Requirements

• Completed a Substance Recovery Program or be currently involved in a Recovery Program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Shared relevant personal experience with chemical addiction and willingness to share this personal experience in a therapeutic manner with patients.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). If not CPRS certified, SAH will provide training. CPRS or CADC must be obtained within twenty eight (28) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Share relevant personal experience with chemical addiction in a therapeutic manner with patients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Short and long-term disability
• Paternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED