Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Cook County Health Emergency Department

Essential Duties

• Engage with and provide individualized coaching and peer support to newly admitted patients with behavioral health conditions or needs in the emergency department at Cook County Health Stroger Hospital and throughout the hospital.
• Provide peer recovery support services that are culturally responsive and strengths-based throughout all stages of treatment and recovery.
• Aim to empower individuals, connect them to community resources, and foster natural supports, including family members.
• Offer encouragement in times of crisis and stress to eliminate potential barriers to ongoing recovery while at the hospital.
• Connect patients to treatment, case management, and community resources including housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and recovery resources as indicated in the patient's treatment plan to support recovery goals.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday (7:00a - 3:30p)

Pay Rate

$20.92 per hour

Start Date

ASAP

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Required Experience

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have at least one year of recovery from substance use, mental health or co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Must be certified by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB, Inc.) as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS) or be certified within one year of employment date.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off