What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at IRC?
Job Overview
We are hiring a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join a growing Licensed Behavioral Health Center in Huntington, West Virginia. This is an opportunity to be part of a mission driven team focused on addiction recovery, behavioral health, and helping people build stable, healthier lives.
Our organization is building something different. We are not looking to be just another clinic. We are creating a high impact, patient first environment where recovery, accountability, and real support come first.
We are looking for someone with lived experience, compassion, and a strong commitment to helping others in recovery. This role is ideal for someone who wants to use their story, strengths, and professional skills to help individuals engage in treatment, build recovery supports, and move toward long term stability.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer based support to individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges
- Help clients build recovery goals and develop practical steps toward stability and wellness
- Support client engagement, motivation, and connection to treatment services
- Assist clients with accessing community resources, recovery supports, transportation, housing, appointments, and other basic needs
- Encourage self advocacy, personal responsibility, and recovery oriented decision making
- Work closely with therapists, case managers, medical staff, and leadership to support continuity of care
- Complete documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner
- Serve as a positive role model for recovery and resilience
Qualifications
- Active Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification in West Virginia, or ability to obtain required certification
- Lived experience in recovery and ability to use that experience in a professional and appropriate way
- Knowledge of substance use recovery, community resources, and recovery support systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved populations
- Experience in behavioral health, recovery services, or human services preferred
- Must be organized, dependable, and able to complete documentation as required
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunity for growth within a fast growing organization
- Chance to be part of building a stronger recovery system in West Virginia
Why Join Us
This is not a slow moving or overly bureaucratic environment. This role is for someone who wants to make a real impact, walk alongside others in recovery, and be part of a team working to change lives in Huntington.
If you want more than just a job and want to be part of something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active West Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20