Peer Recovery Support Specialist
About The Position
Bridgeway, Inc., a federally designated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving West-Central Illinois under the Illinois Section 223 Medicaid Demonstration, is hiring a full-time Peer Recovery Support Specialist for its Galesburg office. The specialist uses personal lived experience with recovery to support others across Bridgeway’s treatment continuum, including individual and group support, recovery coaching, resource connections, and support for people navigating treatment and the justice system. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team and independently in the community. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalency, at least two years of personal recovery from substance use, mental health, or a co-occurring condition, and a willingness to share their recovery story. A Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential is required, or candidates must be willing and able to obtain it within one year of hire. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and meeting the organization’s insurability requirements are required. Employment is conditional upon completion of all background checks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- At least two years of personal recovery from substance use, mental health, or a co-occurring condition.
- Willingness to share personal recovery experience to help others.
- Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential, or willingness and ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
- Strong interpersonal skills, healthy boundaries, and a genuine belief in the recovery process.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license; travel between service sites and Drug Court appearances is required.
- Meet the organization’s insurability requirements.
- Completion of all background checks as a condition of employment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Use lived recovery experience to build trust, model hope, and encourage belief in recovery.
- Provide recovery coaching, encouragement, and linkage to resources across stages of the recovery journey.
- Provide individual recovery support and group support services.
- Partner with community Drug Court teams to support participants navigating treatment alongside the justice system.
- Facilitate support and education groups for people in recovery and their family members.
- Connect people with community resources, mutual support groups, and professional services.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and independently in the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing training, supervision, and support toward the CRSS credential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
