Peer Recovery Specialist II - Bloomington & Peoria, IL
Gateway Foundation, Bloomington, IL, United States
Peer Recovery Specialist II
Provides recovery‑oriented support services to patients with substance use disorders. Responsible for leveraging 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.
Locations Requires ability to work at both Bloomington, IL and Peoria, IL.
404 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704
4812 N Sheridan Rd Suite A, Peoria, IL 61614
Essential Job Responsibilities
Maintains a caseload as determined during the admissions process for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services.
Conducts assessments to identify the need for support services and works collaboratively with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans that emphasize purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals.
Provides a minimum of 20–25 hours each week of direct individualized in-person, telephonic or virtual peer support services.
Maintains 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.
Participates in ongoing recovery support services by identifying community resources and connecting patients with the appropriate services to further support their recovery journey.
Assists with the coordination of transportation to supported services in the community as identified in recovery plan.
Identifies relapse prevention strategies to support patients in managing and coping with triggers and high‑risk situations and assists patients in building and sustaining a recovery‑oriented social network to engage in healthy, meaningful activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings to discuss care coordination and ensure peer‑informed care.
Contributes expertise in regular peer recovery team meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and individual patient progress.
May serve as a resource to Peer Recovery Specialist I in implementing techniques to engage patients and provide effective support recovery services.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS or CRSS), and 1 year of related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey.
May be required to maintain a current, valid driver’s license to transport patients to appointments related to needed community resources.
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 and enter 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 $19.27/hr - $28.12/hr
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash‑saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short‑term and Long‑term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexibility & Time Off
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work‑life‑balance
Personal Development
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job‑related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Equal Employment Opportunity Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.
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Locations Requires ability to work at both Bloomington, IL and Peoria, IL.
404 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704
4812 N Sheridan Rd Suite A, Peoria, IL 61614
Essential Job Responsibilities
Maintains a caseload as determined during the admissions process for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services.
Conducts assessments to identify the need for support services and works collaboratively with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans that emphasize purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals.
Provides a minimum of 20–25 hours each week of direct individualized in-person, telephonic or virtual peer support services.
Maintains 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.
Participates in ongoing recovery support services by identifying community resources and connecting patients with the appropriate services to further support their recovery journey.
Assists with the coordination of transportation to supported services in the community as identified in recovery plan.
Identifies relapse prevention strategies to support patients in managing and coping with triggers and high‑risk situations and assists patients in building and sustaining a recovery‑oriented social network to engage in healthy, meaningful activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings to discuss care coordination and ensure peer‑informed care.
Contributes expertise in regular peer recovery team meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and individual patient progress.
May serve as a resource to Peer Recovery Specialist I in implementing techniques to engage patients and provide effective support recovery services.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS or CRSS), and 1 year of related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey.
May be required to maintain a current, valid driver’s license to transport patients to appointments related to needed community resources.
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 and enter 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 $19.27/hr - $28.12/hr
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash‑saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short‑term and Long‑term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexibility & Time Off
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work‑life‑balance
Personal Development
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job‑related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Equal Employment Opportunity Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.
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