Recovery Support Specialist-As Needed

The salary range for this position is $17.61 - $23.77 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting them from unexpected life events. To learn more, visit the Benefits section.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Employees work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation and lead the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you have been and support where you are headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities and workforce‑led resource groups in local communities, driving inclusive change.

Casual/As needed: Schedule is not guaranteed and will fluctuate depending on the team's needs. Benefits are not offered.

Availability needed to work a minimum of 8 shifts per month, primarily overnight and day shifts.

• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Preferred:
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

Recovery Support Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Uses personal and training experience to create a safe space for consumers to calmly process crisis events, learn and apply wellness strategies, and prevent future crisis events. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Peer Recovery Specialist operates from the Crisis Now concept and focuses on practices including recovery orientation, trauma‑informed care, and a philosophy that crises are an opportunity for learning.

All services are designed to proactively divert crises and break the cycle of hospitalizations.

• Serve as an individual advocate for consumers.
• Utilize training and personal recovery experiences to provide peer support for consumers.
• Provide recovery information and activities to all consumers; information, resources and connection to natural supports; and must follow principles of trauma‑informed care.
• Assess and evaluate consumer’s needs, strengths, goals, and resources.
• Transport consumers to and from home, appointments, meetings, and/or school as directed.
• Advocate within systems to promote person‑centered recovery support services. Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.
• Implement individual service plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups (i.e., WRAP), social rehabilitation, and community support as indicated.
• Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Consult with other staff regarding assessment and treatment/intervention planning. Consult with licensed hospital professionals regarding clinical situations and maintain close communication with supervisor.
• Consult with other service agencies around case‑specific and programmatic issues.
• Refer and link consumers to other human service programs and care providers as indicated.
• Serve as a liaison to other community agencies as needed.
• Build relationships with local police, fire, emergency departments, and other organizations to promote awareness of Living Room…