Peer Recovery Specialist

About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You'll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf's mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

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Job Title: Peer Recovery Specialist (Case Manager)

Work site: Vienna, IL


Area of Focus: Behavioral Health


Program(s): Supplies, Access, Facilitation, and Education program (SAFE) is a harm reduction initiative operating under the Substance Use program (SUPR) and within the broader Behavioral Health framework. It is designed to support vulnerable individuals in the service area by reducing the negative consequences of substance use through trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive outreach. Substance Use Prevention & Recovery (SUPR) - SUPR provides those impacted by substance misuse and their families with intervention, recovery support, and treatment services that focus on the unique needs of the individual and the community.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent must obtain a CRSS certificate within 18 months of hire. Preference given to applicants who live within the community they will serve and collaborate with.

Immediate Supervisor: Substance Use Program Coordinator


Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours/week.


FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Special Requirements: Travels to off-site/community-based/locations for direct service delivery; ability to schedule evening appointments; maintain First Aid & CPR certification maintains; provides proof of a valid driver's license; maintains and provides proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks.


Skills & Knowledge: Need to be willing to self-identify as a current or former recipient of substance use or co-occurring services. Knowledge of case management processes, regional resource/service systems, community engagement, word processing, and basic computer skills is required. Excellent written and oral communication is required, teaching basic life skills and problem solving strategies.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hope by sharing personal recovery experiences and developing authentic peer-to-peer relationships within the parameters of professional boundaries.
• Assists in the orientation process for persons who are new to receiving SUD and/or co-occurring disorders services; fills the support gap between initial contact and enrollment into services as needed.
• Assist consumers in overcoming any barriers to meeting recovery goals through the provision of general support, case management services, assertive outreach, and teaching of life management, self-advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Engages and assist in the development of the individual treatment plan collaboratively with consumers and providers by defining recovery and health management goals, specific outcomes and time-frames.
• Work with consumers one-on-one and in groups to provide recovery training, outreach, and support to individuals who are struggling with SUD and/or in the process of achieving or attempting to maintain their recovery from SUD.
• Arrange for or directly provide transportation to recovery and wellness services appointments.
• Keeps the treatment team informed about consumer's strengths, accomplishments, and obstacles in relation to their recovery goals.
• Continuously expand knowledge of community resources, services and programs available to individuals served and build ongoing relationships with these organizations in order to advocate individuals with or in recovery from SUD.
• Ability to screen, assess and provide interventions for consumers that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.
• Follows agency crisis intervention protocol to refer individuals to crisis intervention services/staff when someone presents in mental health crisis.

Benefit Package

• Health, vision and dental insurance options available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
• Up to $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401(k) with company match for qualifying staff.
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Short-Term disability, Accident/Incident, Hospital Indemnity)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Up to 376 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
• Paid advanced trainings and certification opportunities
• Free clinical supervision for licensure (LCSW, LCPC, CADC)
• Leadership & Advancement Opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• CCBHC Workforce Career Accelerator Program
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Eligible Site
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!

Salary Range: $35,636 - $47, 837 annually (salary is dependent on education level and credentials)

*This is a bargaining unit, union position

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Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.


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