Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Job!   

Are you ready to turn your personal recovery journey into a powerful tool to help others overcome addiction and mental health challenges? The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) role at Gateway Recovery Center Detox in Inver Grove Heights, MN, offers you the chance to make a lasting impact through exceptional substance use and mental health services.

In this role, you’ll use your own life experience to guide and support others on their recovery path. As someone who has successfully navigated their own recovery, you’ll serve as a role model, providing patients with a living example of what’s possible in their journey to lasting recovery. Our residential/detox/op programs involve close contact with individuals in the formative phase of their recovery.

Pay: $19 - $21 / hour
Shift: 10:30AM-7PM   
Why EOSIS? 

• Time Off : 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays  
• Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Education : Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning : 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of others? Apply today for our Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) position at Gateway Recovery Center Detox in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and help transform lives through meaningful support and guidance.
Responsibilities

• Handle logistics for patient arrival and departure, including arranging transportation and managing follow-up appointments.
• Work closely with program administrators and discharge staff to ensure smooth transitions.
• Assist in creating and implementing social activities to foster a positive environment for all.
• Connect patients with community resources, providing ongoing support for healthcare, housing, job assistance, and continued treatment.
• Support patients as they re-integrate with family, friends, and external communities.
• Serve as a patient advocate, encouraging self-advocacy and providing guidance.
• Assist counselors with “no-show” calls and screening calls as needed.
• At residential facilities, perform Recovery Specialist duties, including monitoring patients, documentation, and patient care support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification through the MN Certification Board (MCB), or a current credential from an approved certification body demonstrating expertise in ethics and boundaries, culturally based approaches, community resources, advocacy, mentoring, education, and recovery/wellness support.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ongoing supervision provided by an alcohol and drug counselor or certified individual approved by the commissioner, as provided by EOSIS.
• Minimum of one year in recovery with continued freedom from chemical use problems.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify abstract concepts.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to draft emails, memos, and reports.

EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.