Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS)
Offering a hiring bonus - $500!
Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Job Summary: The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides recovery-oriented support to individuals residing in recovery housing by leveraging lived experience to promote engagement, stability, and long-term wellness. This role focuses on fostering a supportive, structured, and recovery-focused living environment through peer mentorship, facilitation of in-home recovery activities, and connection to community resources. The specialist serves as a role model, advocate, and motivator, helping residents build daily living skills, strengthen recovery pathways, and actively participate in both house-based and community recovery activities.
Reports to: Housing Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Proactively engage and support individuals residing in recovery housing who are in recovery from a substance use disorder
Provide services directly within recovery housing environments, including shared living spaces, as well as in the community
Plan, organize, and facilitate recovery-focused activities within the housing setting (e.g., life skills groups, wellness activities, peer-led discussions, goal-setting sessions)
Support and encourage residents to participate in community-based recovery activities, including mutual aid meetings, social/recreational events, and structured programming
Assist residents with transportation and coordination to attend recovery meetings, appointments, employment opportunities, and other pro-social community activities
Express understanding, support, and respect for multiple pathways to recovery; provide services primarily in person or by phone as appropriate
Serve as a positive role model within the housing environment by demonstrating healthy recovery behaviors, routines, and community living skills
Foster a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented living environment that promotes accountability, peer support, and personal growth
Assist residents in identifying personal interests, strengths, goals, and barriers related to their recovery journey and independent living
Support residents in developing daily living skills such as time management, communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining a structured routine
Collaborate with housing staff, case management, and clinical teams to support resident progress and address emerging needs
Assist individuals in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians
Maintain confidentiality of peer relationships in accordance with applicable regulations, including mandated reporting requirements in the State of Ohio
Serve as a mandated reporter
Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups and house meetings as needed
Maintain required documentation, including electronic health records, billing documentation, activity logs, and group attendance records
Participate in regular team meetings, case staffing, and supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Experience/Abilities:
Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
Must have lived experience in addiction recovery
Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
Desired Experience/Abilities:
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and insurance
Compensation Range: $18 - $20/hr
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 8am - 4pm