Heritage Behavioral Health Center·Decatur, Illinois
The Recovery Support Specialist provides peer mentoring and recovery coaching to help individuals in residential settings achieve personal goals and build resilience. They also collaborate with clinical teams to coordinate care and assist clients in accessing essential community resources.
Recovery Support Specialist, Residential Programs - Crisis Unit and Residential Rehabilitation
$18.00/hour + paid wellness day every other week
$23.00/hour + paid wellness day every other week
Salary Range: is based on education, experience, and certification
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!
We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care – regardless of the position they hold.
At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!
Your Role: Recovery Support Specialist, Recovery Residential Programs (Crisis Unit and Residential Rehabilitation)
As a Recovery Support Specialist at Heritage Behavioral Health Center, you will use your lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide hope, guidance, and practical support to adults on their recovery journey as they transition from residential settings to their natural support systems. We are looking for two Recovery Support Specialist whose role focuses on empowering individuals to define and achieve their personal goals, build resilience, and strengthen connections to natural supports. You will work with individuals on the crisis residential and residential rehabilitation units modeling recovery and promoting SAMHSA’s principles of hope, person-driven care, holistic support, peer relationships, and respect.
Work independently in community settings while maintaining accountability.
Demonstrate cultural humility and respect for diverse backgrounds.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to peer support values.
Adapt to changing needs and environments with flexibility and resilience.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. A valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required, and the ability to obtain a Recovery Support Specialist certification within 12 months is mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
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