Peer Recovery Specialist I - Caseyville, IL
Gateway Foundation, Inc., Caseyville, Illinois, United States, 62232
Peer Recovery Specialist I
Who is Gateway Foundation?
Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non‑profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility – 600 W Lincoln Ave, Caseyville, IL 62232, USA
Peer Recovery Specialist Summary Responsible for providing recovery‑oriented support services to patients with substance use disorders. Leverages experience and training to foster hope, purpose, and empowerment in patients actively engaged in their recovery journey. Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized recovery support plans and participates in treatment team meetings and individual patient planning meetings.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload as determined during the admissions process for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services.
Conduct assessments to identify the need for support services and work collaboratively with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans that emphasize purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals.
Provide a minimum of 20–25 hours each week of direct individualized in‑person, telephonic or virtual peer support services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans, interventions, resources and progress notes in the electronic health record in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participate in ongoing recovery support services by identifying community resources and connecting patients with the appropriate services to further support their recovery journey.
Assist with the coordination of transportation to supported services in the community as identified in the recovery plan.
Identify relapse prevention strategies to support patients in managing and coping with triggers and high‑risk situations and assist patients in building and sustaining a recovery‑oriented social network to engage in healthy, meaningful activities.
Participate in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings to discuss care coordination and ensure peer‑informed care.
Contribute expertise in regular peer recovery team meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and individual patient progress.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year of mental health and/or substance use knowledge and experience.
Ability to participate and complete required supervised work experience and obtain a certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 1 year of hire.
Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey.
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to assess individual needs and develop individual support plans.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Familiarity with recovery principles, trauma‑informed care, and harm reduction approaches.
Ability to learn and become proficient in using electronic health records to maintain enter and maintain treatment documentation.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with others, in groups or individually, to gather and present information.
Ability to respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to use a keyboard and display screen to receive, retrieve, and/or review information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to continually proofread, check and verify data and information from printed to digital documents.
Ability to travel to various locations by vehicle to meet with patients and/or attend meetings and training.
Work Environment
Works in a normal office environment where there are relatively few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
May be exposed to inclement weather, when traveling to various locations.
Some exposure to hazards when driving, but potential for harm is limited if safe vehicle operation procedures are followed.
Compensation Range begins at $16.92/hr – $24.
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Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility – 600 W Lincoln Ave, Caseyville, IL 62232, USA
Peer Recovery Specialist Summary Responsible for providing recovery‑oriented support services to patients with substance use disorders. Leverages experience and training to foster hope, purpose, and empowerment in patients actively engaged in their recovery journey. Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized recovery support plans and participates in treatment team meetings and individual patient planning meetings.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload as determined during the admissions process for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services.
Conduct assessments to identify the need for support services and work collaboratively with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans that emphasize purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals.
Provide a minimum of 20–25 hours each week of direct individualized in‑person, telephonic or virtual peer support services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans, interventions, resources and progress notes in the electronic health record in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participate in ongoing recovery support services by identifying community resources and connecting patients with the appropriate services to further support their recovery journey.
Assist with the coordination of transportation to supported services in the community as identified in the recovery plan.
Identify relapse prevention strategies to support patients in managing and coping with triggers and high‑risk situations and assist patients in building and sustaining a recovery‑oriented social network to engage in healthy, meaningful activities.
Participate in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings to discuss care coordination and ensure peer‑informed care.
Contribute expertise in regular peer recovery team meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and individual patient progress.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year of mental health and/or substance use knowledge and experience.
Ability to participate and complete required supervised work experience and obtain a certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 1 year of hire.
Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey.
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to assess individual needs and develop individual support plans.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Familiarity with recovery principles, trauma‑informed care, and harm reduction approaches.
Ability to learn and become proficient in using electronic health records to maintain enter and maintain treatment documentation.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with others, in groups or individually, to gather and present information.
Ability to respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to use a keyboard and display screen to receive, retrieve, and/or review information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to continually proofread, check and verify data and information from printed to digital documents.
Ability to travel to various locations by vehicle to meet with patients and/or attend meetings and training.
Work Environment
Works in a normal office environment where there are relatively few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
May be exposed to inclement weather, when traveling to various locations.
Some exposure to hazards when driving, but potential for harm is limited if safe vehicle operation procedures are followed.
Compensation Range begins at $16.92/hr – $24.
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