Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist - 1423006

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $18/hr

Position Title: Peer Recovery Specialist 1423006 - Applicant must be in recovery from addiction for at least 2 years to qualify

Department: Division IV

Workday & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After meeting eligibility requirements, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

Assist individuals in identifying personal goals for recovery using both one-on-one and group sessions. Support the individual in goal setting and development of a recovery plan by providing skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them. Assist individuals with obtaining community resources for substance use treatment, recovery, housing, childcare and transportation, build social skills, education and employment opportunities, obtain medical services, and other recovery oriented activities. Assist individual by helping connect individual to the recovery community including inpatient and outpatient substance use services if needed. Communicate information with individuals and their treatment team. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Description: Peer Recovery Specialist

Required Qualifications: Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.