Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
About the Role
We're building a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders and helping youth build healthier futures. As a Peer Recovery Specialist with Youth, you will use your lived experience, compassion, and recovery-focused skills to empower young people, provide meaningful support, and help clients develop the tools needed to achieve positive behavioral change. You'll become part of a mission-driven organization that values advocacy, collaboration, respect, and the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join Our Team?
- Meaningful Work That Matters: Support youth and individuals navigating recovery challenges, help clients build confidence, independence, and life skills, and connect individuals with community resources and supportive services.
- A Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals, build collaborative relationships with clients, families, and service providers, and be part of an organization committed to recovery and wellness.
Responsibilities
Client Support & Recovery Services
- Provide support and encouragement to clients.
- Align services with individual treatment plans and case plans.
- Teach, reinforce, and motivate clients toward positive behavioral change.
- Assist clients in developing coping skills and recovery strategies.
- Provide peer recovery support and connect clients with community resources.
Advocacy & Care Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between clients, families, mental health professionals, and community providers.
- Advocate for client needs, including:
- Preparing for job interviews.
- Completing social service applications.
- Supporting access to basic needs.
- Assisting with court-related preparation and documentation when needed.
- Support the development of individual safety plans and case plans.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements, state regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with at-risk populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant (CADAC) certification.
- Two or more years of experience working as a community support individual or in-home case management.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Working Environment
- School and office-based settings.
- Various levels of background noise.
- Typical home, school, and office environments.
- Tobacco-free buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
About Our Organization
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies. Through collaboration and innovation, Apis Services supports organizations in advancing their missions and creating opportunities for growth and improved services.