Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Overview:
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) provides peer-based recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position uses lived experience, combined with peer recovery training, to inspire hope, promote wellness, and assist clients in navigating early recovery. The CPRS serves as a role model, advocate, and mentor to help clients develop recovery goals, connect to resources, and strengthen their recovery capital in alignment with their individualized treatment plans.
CPRS staff are expected to work between 5 to 30 hours per week, depending on client need and scheduling availability. The position requires maintaining a minimum of 75% billable session ratio to ensure effective use of time and alignment with agency productivity expectations.This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one peer support to clients, drawing from lived experience in recovery to build rapport and promote hope.
- Assist clients in identifying recovery goals and action steps consistent with their values and treatment plan.
- Support clients in navigating treatment services, community resources, sober housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
- Promote client engagement by reducing barriers to treatment and enhancing motivation.
- Model healthy boundaries, self-care, and positive communication in all client interactions.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical staff.
- Document peer support interactions in a timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate manner in accordance with agency standards.
- Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
- Uphold ethical standards and professional responsibilities per the MN Certification Board
- Attend required supervision, staff trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Support culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered care in all aspects of service delivery.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- This position involves in-person client interactions and may require occasional telehealth work.
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during sessions, outreach, or events.
- May involve travel to off-site locations including community resource agencies, sober housing, or events.
- Frequent use of computers and office equipment for documentation.
- Environment may include exposure to emotional or high-stress situations requiring de-escalation and professionalism.
- Interaction with individuals at varying stages of recovery, including those experiencing mental health symptoms or withdrawal.
- This is a part-time, hourly position that may include occasional evening or weekend hours based on client and program needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist through the Minnesota Certification Board (MCB) or equivalent credentialing body.
- Minimum of one year of sustained recovery from substance use disorder, with active involvement in a personal recovery program.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and uphold ethical guidelines.
- Basic computer and documentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural humility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working or volunteering in a peer support or human services setting.
- Familiarity with co-occurring disorders and recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Knowledge of community resources including housing, employment, and healthcare supports.
- Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, or motivational interviewing.
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a part-time, non-exempt position.
Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of job duties, activities, tasks and responsibilities. This job description is a summary of the job's typical functions, not a complete list of all possible responsibilities. Fellowship Recovery may update or change the duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice. Fellowship Recovery retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Fellowship recovery employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
It is the policy of Fellowship Recovery to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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