Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Brainerd - 2424 Building
2424 Business 371
Brainerd, MN 56401, USA

Play a critical role in leading our clients at our Brainerd facility as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is a leader in the recovery community, offering a broad spectrum of treatment services and recovery programs for men, women, and teens across Minnesota. As a part of our team, you’ll find a workplace with strong values, invested managers, and supportive co‑workers as well as numerous awards, including Newsweek’s “Best Addiction Treatment Center” and seven‑time recipient of the Star Tribune’s “Top Work Places.”

• Provide 1:1 peer mentoring and a strength‑based approach for identified participants on a regular or as needed basis.
• Assist clients by filling out forms, making calls, and accompanying them to appointments/court.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation for all contact, communication, and services rendered with clients.
• Meet with PRSS supervisor weekly for supervision.
• Mentor through self‑disclosure of personal recovery experiences.
• Accompany persons and/or help schedule activities that support recovery such as self‑help groups and obtaining sponsorship.
• Assist clients in accessing resources to obtain housing, employment, education, and advocacy.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

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• High school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high‑school equivalency.
• Possess a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Credential (CPRS) through the Minnesota Certification Board.
• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life‑controlling problems.
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• Documented one‑year freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
• Must possess an MN state driver’s license or be willing to transfer an out‑of‑state license to an MN state driver’s license.

• 6‑12 months working knowledge in the field of substance abuse use disorder and/or mental health.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Competent computer skills and ability to effectively enter information into various systems.

Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of computer, phone, and other general office and treatment facility equipment. Lifting (max 25 pounds), able to climb stairs, minimal reaching, bending, and stooping.

High school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high‑school equivalency.

$17.50 to $19/hour

Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent care FSA, disability, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan for all full‑time employees.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state, or applicable laws. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.