Northeastern Center Inc·Auburn, Indiana
Provide guidance and support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders and mental health needs using personal lived experience. Collaborate with a clinical team to maximize client choice and self-determination in treatment and rehabilitation planning.
The Recovery Specialist position will offer guidance and support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health needs.
The Recovery Specialist is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients.
As a full integrated team member, the Recovery Specialist will provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life.
He or she will collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences.
The Recovery Specialist will be responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
Other activities will include: peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff; acting as a liaison with community resources; carrying out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions; and assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
An individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition. Or a family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition.
Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.
Certified Recovery Specialist or able to pursue required certification.
Second, Part-time, 12hrs/wk. min.) 7p-7a
Salary based on experience.
Requires a high school diploma and personal or family experience living with mental health or substance use conditions. Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license and be a Certified Recovery Specialist or willing to obtain certification.
Market context
In Indiana, Recovery Specialist roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for peer and community-based support in behavioral health and substance use services. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for both lived experience and certification readiness, along with a valid driver’s license and dependable communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the certification path and transportation expectations before applying.
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