Gateway Foundation: Provides substance use and mental health disorder treatment services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year mental health/substance use experience, must obtain Peer Recovery Specialist certification within 1 year, EHR proficiency, strong communication and recovery experience.
Gateway Foundation: Provides substance use and mental health disorder treatment services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma,1 year behavioral health or substance use experience,ability to complete supervised experience and obtain peer recovery certification within 1 year,proficiency with electronic health records,strong communication and recovery experience.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District: Local public health authority serving Champaign County, Illinois.
Must self-identify as having lived experience with substance use; provide harm-reduction outreach, navigation, advocacy, and follow-up; build trusting relationships and reduce barriers to care.
Team Lead, Peer Support Initiatives - School of Social Work
Urbana, Illinois, United States
$67k-$72k/yrHybridFull Time
University of Illinois System: Public university system providing academic degrees, research, and healthcare.
Bachelor's in social work or related field required; lived experience with child/adolescent behavioral health, experience training/coaching, knowledge of wraparound and peer support, proficient in Microsoft Office.
Peer Recovery Specialist II (CPRS or CRSS) - Springfield, IL
Springfield, Illinois, United States
$19-$28/hrOnsiteFull Time
Gateway Foundation: Provides substance use and mental health disorder treatment services.
1+ YOECertification as a peer recovery specialist (CPRS or CRSS), high school diploma or equivalent, and 1 year related experience; ability to use electronic health records and leverage recovery experience.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District: Local public health authority serving Champaign County, Illinois.
Must have personal breastfeeding experience (≥6 months within last 5 years), be a current/former WIC participant, have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and auto insurance, be available evenings/weekends by phone, and be enthusiastic about breastfeeding.
Illinois State University: Public research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Enrolled ISU student (min 2.5 GPA), strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, availability for training and weekly supervision, commitment for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, ability to engage diverse students.
Peer Support Training Specialist, School of Social Work
Urbana or Illinois
$55k-$65k/yrHybridFull Time
University of Illinois System: Public university system providing academic degrees, research, and healthcare.
Bachelor's degree, complete required certification within 120 days, lived experience in behavioral health, experience navigating behavioral health services, training/coaching/public speaking experience, proficient in Microsoft Office.
Carle Health: Integrated healthcare system providing hospital and clinical services.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of behavioral health experience, and familiarity with personal recovery and peer support preferred.
Eastern Illinois University: A public university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited doctoral program (ABD considered), record of peer-reviewed publications, teaching effectiveness, strong communication, familiarity with U.S. GAAP and FASB, experience using AI in teaching.
Heritage Behavioral Health Center: Provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services.
Peer-based recovery support in crisis observation; high school diploma, lived recovery experience, CRSS/CPRS (or obtain within 12 months), valid driver's license, strong communication and de-escalation skills.