Peer Recovery Support Specialist
About The Position
About the Position: Positions in this family provide peer support services, serve as advocates for consumers, and provide information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The positions perform duties to assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives. Job Type/Salary: One (1) Vacancy Application period: December 29, 2025, until filled Full-time Annual Salary: Up to $34,500 (Salary is based on certification and experience.) Primary Working Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Requirements
- The education requirement at this level consists of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Has the ability to become a certified Recovery Support Specialist
- Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery.
- Has the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.
- Upon Conditional Offer of Employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting and carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds as a conditional offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.
Responsibilities
- provide peer support services
- serve as advocates for consumers
- provide information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings
- assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives
Benefits
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
