Peer Recovery Specialist - Springfield, IL

Peer Recovery Specialist I - Springfield, IL

Post Date:
Feb 4, 2026

Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition Number: 33854

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Nearest Major Market:
Springfield

Location:

Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

Residential Center - Adult Male and Female population

Responsible for providing recovery-oriented support services to patients with substance use disorders. Leverages experience and training to foster hope, purpose, and empowerment in patients actively engaged in their recovery journey. Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized recovery support plans and participates in treatment team meetings and individual patient planning meetings.

• Maintains a caseload as determined during the admissions process for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services.
• Conducts assessments to identify the need for support services and works collaboratively with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans that emphasize purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals.
• Provides a minimum of 20-25 hours each week of direct individualized in-person, telephonic or virtual peer support services.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans, interventions, resources and progress notes in the electronic health record in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in ongoing recovery support services by identifying community resources and connecting patients with the appropriate services to further support their recovery journey.
• Assists with the coordination of transportation to supported services in the community as identified in recovery plan.
• Identifies relapse prevention strategies to support patients in managing and coping with triggers and high-risk situations and assists patients in building and sustaining a recovery-oriented social network to engage in healthy, meaningful activities.
• Participates in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings to discuss care coordination and ensure peer-informed care.
• Contributes expertise in regular peer recovery team meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and individual patient progress.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of mental health and/or substance use knowledge and experience.
• Ability to participate and complete required supervised work experience and obtain a certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 1 year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to assess individual needs and develop individual support plans.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in using electronic health records to maintain treatment documentation.

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with others, in groups or individually, to gather and present information.
• Ability to respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to use a keyboard and display screen to receive, retrieve, and/or review information and data on a regular basis.
• Ability to continually proofread, check and verify data and information from printed to digital documents.
• Ability to travel to various locations by vehicle to meet with patients and/or attend meetings and training.

• Works in a normal office environment where there are relatively few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
• May be exposed to inclement weather, when traveling to various locations.
• Some exposure to hazards when driving, but potential for harm is limited if safe vehicle operation procedures are followed.

• Range begins at $16.92/hr - $24.47/hr
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit…