Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Recovery Centers of America was founded because we know the heartache, damage and pain addiction causes those suffering from substance use disorder as well as their family, friends and neighbors.

We not only believe that addiction treatment should be affordable, accessible and evidence-based
– we made those beliefs a reality.

RCA has one mission: Help 1 million patients achieve a life of recovery by providing evidence-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment in your neighborhood.As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (RSS), you’ll be a part of our impactful mission of helping people jumpstart their recovery.

Your passion for fighting back against the disease of addiction will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

Peer Recovery Support Specialists assist patients with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, and accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments.

They deliver direct individual client care.*Specific Responsibilities: Assists substance abuse, mental health, and emotionally unstable patients, working under direction of the CEO, while supporting nursing and medical staff.Monitors patient activities providing safety checks throughout shift by completing rounds by the appropriate level of care either electronically or paper roundsEnsures patients’ safety, interacting therapeutically.Assists with verbal de-escalation as well as Against Advice interventionsPerforms admissions including a person’s search, heat treatment, and patient belongings search and documentation; also includes processing of drop-offs and mailMonitors patient activities at all times including groups, recreational activities, free time, fresh air breaks, outings, etc.Assists with all aspects of visitation program, whether in-person or virtual including greeting, sign-in, orientation, search and belongings processingEducation and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.6 months experience in health and human service-related field preferredAbility to work in fast-paced environmentUnderstands need for and maintains some familiarity with behavior modification or 12-step modality*Recovery Centers of America provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $15.00
– $18.00 per hourBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekend availabilityAbility to Commute/Relocate:Saint Charles, IL 60175: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Education:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:professional Substance Abuse/Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:CADC (Preferred)Work Location:One locationWork Remotely:No