Trilogy: Provides integrated behavioral healthcare and community support services.
Lived experience required; high school/GED required; CRSS preferred (must obtain); valid driver's license and reliable transportation; flexible schedule with evenings/weekends; peer support or community services experience preferred.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides healthcare, benefits, and cemetery services to military veterans.
1+ YOEMust be a Veteran with minimum 1 year in recovery, pursue peer specialist certification, be proficient in written and spoken English, and meet federal employment and documentation requirements.
Rosecrance: Provides behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.
High school diploma/GED, completion of Peer Recovery Training Program, qualifying as an RSA under Illinois DMH Rule 132, valid Illinois driver’s license, CPR/peer support skills, and ability to present and facilitate groups.
High school diploma or GED; experience in behavioral health, prevention, peer support, or community outreach; valid driver’s license; ability to travel; occasional evenings/weekends.
Crosspoint Human Services: Provides behavioral health, residential, and crisis support services.
Lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery; ability to support participants, build trust, and promote engagement and self-advocacy.
UCAN: Provides therapeutic education, foster care, and youth support services.
High school diploma or GED required (BA preferred). Must be 21+, have lived experience with behavioral health, valid driver’s license, ability to self-transport within 60 minutes, strong communication and documentation skills.
Gateway Foundation: Provides substance use and mental health disorder treatment services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, 1 year mental health/substance use experience, ability to obtain Peer Recovery Specialist certification within 1 year, recovery experience, EHR familiarity, strong communication and listening skills.
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 Support Specialist - Manteno - 2nd shift
Manteno, Illinois, United States
$18-$22/hrOnsiteFull Time
Family Guidance Centers: Provides substance use disorder and behavioral healthcare services.
0+ YOEHigh school diploma, CPR/DCFS clearance and CPR required; must have 1+ year recovery experience, attain Peer Recovery Support certification (CPRS) within one year; able to work within multidisciplinary team.
Thresholds: Provides community-based mental health and housing services.
Lived mental health recovery experience, CRSS preferred or ability to obtain within a year, valid driver\u0002s license, current car insurance and daily access to a car, age 21+, high school diploma/GED, strong communication and relationship-building skills, availability across listed weekday and weekend hours.
Ada S. McKinley Community Services: Provides mental healthcare, education, and vocational training services.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 2+ years experience in nonprofit/community mental health or related field, lived experience with behavioral health, valid driver's license, must obtain CRSS within 1 year, Excel proficiency, ability to self-transport and pass background check.
Friend Health: Provides integrated primary medical and behavioral healthcare services.
1+ YOELived recovery experience (min 1 year), CRSS or CPRS (or obtain within 1 year), strong communication, boundary setting, empathy, problem-solving, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Bridgeway: Provides mental health, disability support, and vocational rehabilitation services.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent; 2 years personal recovery experience; CRSS credential or ability to obtain within one year; valid driver's license and reliable transportation; strong interpersonal skills.
Friend Health: Provides primary and behavioral healthcare services to Chicago communities
1+ YOEMinimum 1 year lived recovery experience, CRSS/CPRS certification (or obtain within 1 year), strong communication, boundary-setting, empathy, documentation skills; ability to stand/walk and lift up to 10 lbs.
Illinois State University: Public research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Student leader role delivering peer education, workshops, outreach, program support, event staffing, and evaluation; requires strong communication, reliability, and ability to work evenings/weekends.
Lake County: Provides essential government services to the Lake County community.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1 year lived experience with mental health system, CRSS preferred, valid driver\u0002s license and acceptable driving record, ability to transport clients, background screening and drug/alcohol testing required.
UnityPoint Health: Non-profit health system providing hospital and clinical care services.
Certified Peer Support Specialist (Iowa) required; CPI certification and completion of Appalachian Consulting Group peer support training within 6 months; high school diploma/GED; proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR; crisis intervention and case management skills.