Peer Recovery Specialist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.


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.


Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Schedule

• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• 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.

* 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).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. 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.