Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer support and mentorship to clients on their recovery journey. This role involves building trusting relationships, assisting with admissions, facilitating recovery-focused activities, and ensuring client safety and program integration.

• Provide peer support and mentorship to clients throughout their recovery journey.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships that promote engagement and accountability.
• Assist with client admissions, orientations, and program integration.
• Help clients understand program expectations, schedules, and resources.
• Support clients in developing coping skills and recovery strategies.
• Observe and report any changes in clients' physical or mental condition to clinical staff.
• Assist in de-escalation and crisis intervention when needed.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups and recovery-focused activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including shift notes and incident reports.
• Monitor client safety, including routine checks and awareness of client whereabouts.
• Assist with transportation needs and off-site appointments as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Uphold strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

• Full Time: 40 hours per week
• Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri + 1 Weekend Day: 8 hour shifts
• 10:30 or 11am to 8pm is preferred

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (or Peer Recovery Coach) certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience with addiction preferred.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?