24 peer support specialist jobs at 16 companies in Oswego, IL
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Healthguide - Peer Support Specialist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$19-$21/hrRemoteFull Time
Guidehealth: Private healthcare technology and managed-services serving health systems, payers, employers, and accountable care organizations.
3+ YOERequires 3+ years of related patient navigation, care coordination, peer support, or similar experience; EHR experience; medical terminology knowledge; strong communication, critical thinking, organization, and confidentiality skills.
Electronic Health Record (EHR), Epic, Athena, Cerner, Microsoft Office, AI-enabled engagement tools, patient portals
PCC Community Wellness Center: PCC is a nonprofit FQHC network providing affordable primary, behavioral, dental, and family healthcare to underserved Chicago communities.
High school diploma/GED, CPR, and active CADC, CPRS, or CRSS certification required. Related associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; English proficiency and behavioral health support experience are needed.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, EHR
Human Resources Development Institute: Nonprofit Chicago behavioral health center serving underserved individuals and families through mental health, substance-use, and community-health services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or GED, community outreach or related human services experience preferred, CRSS certification eligibility, driver’s license, reliable transportation, insurance, computer proficiency, and crisis-support skills.
Gateway Foundation: Provides substance use and mental health treatment.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma, 1 year mental health/substance use experience, ability to obtain Peer Recovery Specialist certification within 1 year, EHR documentation skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
UCAN: Chicago nonprofit human-services agency supporting youth and families through foster care, behavioral health, education, and workforce programs.
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.
Rosecrance: Nonprofit behavioral health provider serving children, adolescents, adults, and families with mental health and addiction treatment.
High school diploma/GED, lived experience in behavioral health or substance use recovery, ability to use lived experience professionally, valid driver's license and insurable driving record, ability to travel and work flexible schedules, obtain CRSS within 2 years, pass background checks.
Human Resources Development Institute: Nonprofit Chicago behavioral health center serving underserved individuals and families through mental health, substance-use, and community-health services.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or GED required; one year of related outreach or human services experience preferred. Requires driver's license, transportation, insurance, computer proficiency, and CRSS eligibility.
Ada S. McKinley Community Services: Empower. Educate. Employ.
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.
Rincon Family Services: Nonprofit Chicago behavioral-health provider serving individuals and families through counseling, recovery, prevention, and education.
High school diploma or GED; behavioral health and case management knowledge; valid driver's license, insured vehicle, or independent travel; Spanish fluency preferred; background clearance required.
Electronic Health Record (EHR), HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2
Trilogy: Nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization providing integrated mental and primary care to people with mental illness in Chicago.
1+ YOERequires age 21+, high school diploma or GED, peer support or rehabilitative-service skills, lived recovery experience, Illinois driver's license, vehicle with insurance, and one year of direct peer support experience.
Esperanza Health Centers: Nonprofit community health center providing bilingual primary, behavioral, and wellness care to underserved Chicago communities.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma and completion of a 225-hour certified substance use preparatory program, or equivalent education and experience; 1–3 years of mental health or substance use experience; English and Spanish proficiency required.
Trilogy: Nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization providing integrated mental and primary care to people with mental illness in Chicago.
1+ YOERequires age 21+, high school diploma or GED, lived recovery experience, Illinois driver's license, daily vehicle access with required insurance, and one year of peer support experience; CRSS credential required after hire.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, Medicaid, LINK, CES, SRN, 403(b)
DuPage County Health Department: County government health department providing public, behavioral, and environmental health services to DuPage County residents.
2+ YOETwo years in behavioral health; valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; CRSS credential within one year.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Manteno - 1st shift
Manteno, Illinois, United States
$18-$22/hrOnsiteFull Time
Family Guidance Centers, Inc.: Not-for-profit Illinois behavioral healthcare organization providing substance use disorder treatment and related mental health services.
0+ YOERequires high school diploma/GED, CRSS or CPRS certification (or obtain within 1 year), DCFS clearance, must be 18+, and at least one year of personal recovery experience; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
High school diploma, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, ability to travel throughout McHenry and Boone Counties, background screening required, strong communication and lived-experience preferred to support families.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (Peer Support) – CST
Chicago or Ravenswood
FieldFull Time
Envision Unlimited: Nonprofit human-services organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental-health challenges in Chicagoland and Illinois.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, CRSS credential or enrollment, 1+ year behavioral health or social services experience, lived mental health recovery experience, driver's license, reliable transportation, and background check required.
The Link & Option Center: Nonprofit behavioral health center providing mental health, addiction treatment, crisis response, and family services in Illinois.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED and ~1 year (2,000 hours) experience; lived experience in recovery; ability to complete CRSS training within 1 year; valid driver\u0002s license and insurance; trauma-informed peer support skills.