What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist position at ANEW?
Job Purpose:
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) will use their own unique experience in order to guide and support others who are in recovery from addiction and mental illness. CPRS will work in conjunction with licensed staff at ANEW. They will fill the gap by providing support from the perspective of someone who has first-hand experience, which many professionals cannot learn from training or education.
Essential Functions:
- Support clients by acting as a mentor and helping them navigate recovery resources
- Meet individually with clients to conduct wellness plans and help them reach their personal goals
- Assist clients move into one of our multilevel sober homes
- Facilitate groups within residential and OP program as scheduled
- Coordinate client logistics of arrival and departure including transportation, managing follow up appointments, and working with other facility staff members
- Attend scheduled staff and clinical meeting as scheduled
- Build community with clients, staff and professionals outside of ANEW to create an environment that is conducive to client growth and recovery.
- Take clients to selfhelp meetings
- Inform clients of and/or escort them to social recovery activities and sober fun outings
- Ongoing evaluation of client needs to make appropriate community and inhouse referrals
- Work collaboratively with all other agency programs
- Identify and connect clients to community resources including housing, educations, employment, and community recovery resources
- Maintain ongoing, current, and required training and selfdevelopment for best practice
BENEFITS:
- Free meal during shift
- Staff outings and events (Recovery Month events, teambuilding outings, annual staff boat ride on Mississippi River, annual staff retreat, holiday parties)
- Free quarterly massages
- Free weekly acupuncture
- Dog and family friendly
- Inclusive and welcoming environment
- Health & dental insurance, paid time off, 401k match
Qualifications:
- Successfully complete the Recovery Coach Academy or equivalent Peer training certification program.
- CPRS must demonstrate peer support, chemical health, or mental health experience.
- CPRS will have personal experience relevant to the services they are providing to clients.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Must have minimum oneyear experience working in or with treatment centers
- Peer Support Specialist Certification required
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must be able to travel, with reliable transportation, sometimes daily in local areas with clients
About ANEW
ANEW is a proud women-owned and women-led organization dedicated to empowering women in the Twin Cities through compassionate, client-centered services. We specialize in Chemical Health, Mental Health, and Childcare programs designed to meet the unique needs of women and their families, providing the tools, resources, and support to create lasting change. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who believe in the strength, resilience, and potential of every woman we serve. At ANEW, we foster a collaborative, uplifting workplace where your voice matters and your contributions directly impact lives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment — not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. Joining ANEW means becoming part of a mission-driven community where women lead, women support, and women thrive. Here, you’ll help build brighter futures, one fresh start at a time.