Peer recovery specialist

❤️ Make an Impact Every Day to Support Recovery & Change Lives

Peer Recovery Specialist with Youth: Full-Time | Purpose-Driven Work | Community Support & Recovery Services

Looking for more than just a job?

At CFS, Corp., we're not just hiring employees—we're building a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders and helping youth build healthier futures.

As a Peer Recovery Specialist with Youth, you will use your lived experience, compassion, and recovery-focused skills to empower young people, provide meaningful support, and help clients develop the tools needed to achieve positive behavioral change.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization that values advocacy, collaboration, respect, and the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why join our team?

What you'll do

The Peer Recovery Specialist with Youth provides peer recovery support services to clients experiencing substance use challenges while helping them work toward personal goals, stability, and positive life changes.

Your responsibilities may include

• Client support & recovery services
• Provide support and encouragement to clients.
• Align services with individual treatment plans and case plans.
• Teach, reinforce, and motivate clients toward positive behavioral change.
• Assist clients in developing coping skills and recovery strategies.
• Provide peer recovery support and connect clients with community resources.

• Advocacy & care coordination
• Serve as a liaison between clients, families, mental health professionals, and community providers.
• Advocate for client needs, including:
• Preparing for job interviews.
• Completing social service applications.
• Supporting access to basic needs.
• Assisting with court-related preparation and documentation when needed.
• Support the development of individual safety plans and case plans.

• Documentation & compliance
• Maintain accurate documentation of all client services and interactions.
• Complete progress notes, termination reports, and updated service goals/plans.
• Submit required documentation within established timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all ethical and organizational standards.

• Community engagement
• Participate in outreach activities and community events.
• Build relationships with community partners and support networks.
• Promote awareness of recovery resources and services.

Who we're looking for

You may be a great fit if you are: ✔ Compassionate

✔ Reliable

✔ Supportive

✔ A Strong Communicator

✔ Culturally Aware

✔ Organized

✔ Advocacy-Focused

✔ Passionate About Helping Others

Qualifications

• Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements, state regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with at-risk populations.

• Preferred
• National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant (CADAC) certification.
• Two or more years of experience working as a community support individual or in-home case management.

• Skills & competencies
• Strong communication skills.
• Active listening abilities.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Recruitment and presentation skills.
• Time management skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to complete needs assessments and service documentation.

Physical requirements

The position requires the ability to

• Bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.

🌟 Start a Career With Purpose

Some jobs provide a paycheck.

This job provides an opportunity to change lives.

If you are passionate about recovery support, youth advocacy, and helping individuals achieve their goals, we invite you to join the CFS, Corp. team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day.

About our organization

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies. Through collaboration and innovation, Apis Services supports organizations in advancing their missions and creating opportunities for growth and improved services.

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Equal opportunity employer

Apis Services, Inc. and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This policy extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.