Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals residing in recovery housing by leveraging lived experience to promote engagement, stability, and long-term wellness. This role focuses on fostering a supportive, structured, and recovery-focused living environment through peer mentorship, facilitation of in-home recovery activities, and connection to community resources. The specialist serves as a role model, advocate, and motivator, helping residents build daily living skills, strengthen recovery pathways, and actively participate in both house-based and community recovery activities.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
- Must have lived experience in addiction recovery
- Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
- Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and insurance
Responsibilities
- Proactively engage and support individuals residing in recovery housing who are in recovery from a substance use disorder
- Provide services directly within recovery housing environments, including shared living spaces, as well as in the community
- Plan, organize, and facilitate recovery-focused activities within the housing setting (e.g., life skills groups, wellness activities, peer-led discussions, goal-setting sessions)
- Support and encourage residents to participate in community-based recovery activities, including mutual aid meetings, social/recreational events, and structured programming
- Assist residents with transportation and coordination to attend recovery meetings, appointments, employment opportunities, and other pro-social community activities
- Express understanding, support, and respect for multiple pathways to recovery; provide services primarily in person or by phone as appropriate
- Serve as a positive role model within the housing environment by demonstrating healthy recovery behaviors, routines, and community living skills
- Foster a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented living environment that promotes accountability, peer support, and personal growth
- Assist residents in identifying personal interests, strengths, goals, and barriers related to their recovery journey and independent living
- Support residents in developing daily living skills such as time management, communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining a structured routine
- Collaborate with housing staff, case management, and clinical teams to support resident progress and address emerging needs
- Assist individuals in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians
- Maintain confidentiality of peer relationships in accordance with applicable regulations, including mandated reporting requirements in the State of Ohio
- Serve as a mandated reporter
- Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups and house meetings as needed
- Maintain required documentation, including electronic health records, billing documentation, activity logs, and group attendance records
- Participate in regular team meetings, case staffing, and supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- paid time off (PTO and sick time)
- paid holidays
- medical/dental/vision
- 401(k)
- life insurance
- paid continuing education with supervision
- parental leave
- eligibility for loan forgiveness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
