Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist – Olean OP
Full Time (40 hours per week)
Schedule: M-F, hours TBD
Location: 201 S Union Street Olean, NY 14760
(Must have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) and be in sustained recovery)

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides non-clinical, peer-based recovery support to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. Using lived experience and recovery principles, this role supports individuals from engagement through stabilization and long-term recovery by helping remove barriers, build support systems, and strengthen recovery skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to develop and implement individualized Recovery Plans.
• Provide 1:1 peer support, mentoring, and guidance to support recovery goals.
• Assist clients in identifying and accessing recovery supports, self-help meetings, and community resources.
• Support harm reduction, abstinence goals, and education on medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Provide non-clinical crisis support, including post-hospitalization or post-incarceration.
• Conduct outreach in the community and by phone to encourage treatment engagement.
• Assist clients with applications for benefits, referral programs, and other services.
• Support clients in addressing social determinants of health impacting recovery.
• Accompany clients to appointments, court appearances, and support meetings as needed.
• Provide transportation using personal or agency vehicles.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans and progress.
• Collaborate with community partners and interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, team meetings, and on-call coverage as scheduled.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery principles.
• Ability to build respectful, supportive relationships using peer engagement.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Comfort working independently and in community-based settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Eligible to work toward Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CPRA) credential.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) and be in sustained recovery.
• Must pass required background checks.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both office and community settings. This is a tobacco-, alcohol-, and drug-free workplace.

Our agency covers the full cost of CRPA training and certification.

This job description is intended to provide a description of essential job functions that are used in order to assess employee performance. It is not an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Peer Recovery : 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Personal SUD: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18