Substance Use Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Benefits:

Excellent benefit package including:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Group Health Insurance
• Vacation Days
• Sick Time
• Personal Day
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 35 hour workweek
• 4 day work week available for most positions
• Great work environment
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site

To Apply:

• Submit an online application at apply.egyptian.org
• Download or pickup a paper application and return to Tammy Karnes at:
  • Address: 1412 US 45 North, Eldorado, IL 62930
  • Fax: (618) 273-2808
  • Email: tkarnes@egyptian.org

Please include resume and three letters of reference with application. Three letters of reference will be required prior to start date.

Next application deadline is: August 1, 2026

• High School Diploma required.
• Have IODAPCA certification or have qualifications to obtain certification within two years of hiring date and at minimum one year of recovery are required.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the families we serve.
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

• Follow up services after a patient is discharged from residential treatment, collaboration with DCFS, housing, food, support and individual and family counseling responsibilities.
• May work in the court systems.
• Must make community outreach contacts to potential referral sources.
• Provide in service or addiction education to community groups.
• Participate in weekly program meetings and general staffing.
• Maintain documentation in client records as required by SUPR 2060 rules.