Certified Peer Specialist

Brightli•Springfield, MO

12d

About The Position

Join our compassionate and collaborative Recovery Services team as a Certified Peer Specialist in Farmington, Missouri. In this role, you will empower individuals on their recovery journey by fostering the development of recovery skills, promoting access to community support, and motivating them to achieve sustainable recovery. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others unlock their potential, this is the role for you! As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will work directly with clients to build strong therapeutic relationships, assist in developing essential life skills, and create personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to transforming lives while being part of an environment that values teamwork and holistic care. The Certified Peer Specialist position offers… All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Requirements

Certification as a Peer Specialist (or ability to attain certification based on state guidelines).
High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recovery-focused care or peer support (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans addressing their specific recovery goals.
Empower clients by teaching and reinforcing essential recovery skills to enhance independence and engagement.
Assist clients in accessing community resources, recovery tools, and support networks.
Participate actively in care team meetings to ensure seamless continuity of care.
Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss client progress and transition planning.
Conduct research and provide referrals to external resources as needed.

Benefits

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.