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Peer Support Specialist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

THE SALVATION ARMY NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION Harbor Light POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE

Peer Support Specialist

LOCATION/DEPT>

Harbor Light

REPORTS TO

Support Programs Manager

FLSA CATEGORY

Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPES

RPT

PAY GRADE

201

PAY RANGE

$16.60 - $20.00

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To provide each client with positive, professional, and quality service; always promoting respect dignity and fairness to each client, while making appropriate referrals which will assist clients in reaching their maximum level of independence.

PROGRAM/CLIENT ENVIRONMENT

The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc.) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.

OUTCOMES

The Peer Support Specialist will aid clients seeking recovery support services and give insight from their lived experiences as clients navigate through the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain reports and records in appropriate files, and always maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
  • Provide recovery education to clients for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance.
  • Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
  • Assist/coach client develop their own plan for advancing their recovery; for "getting the life they want," through community supported recovery maintenance.
  • Promote self-advocacy by assisting clients to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
  • Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups. Link individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed. Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies, etc.).
  • Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency.
  • As the Peer Support Specialist position evolves and knowledge increases, visit community resources with client to assist them in becoming familiar with potential opportunities.
  • Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
  • Maintain contact by phone and/or e‑mail with recovering person after they leave the program to ensure their ongoing success and to provide re‑engagement support in partnership with others in the agency if needed. Long-term engagement, support, and encouragement.
  • Works with client to assist in completion of their Individual Recovery Plan.
  • Assists with running a variety of recovery groups including AA, NA, 12 Step, educational, and recreational.
  • All other duties as assigned.
    • REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

    This position reports to the Support Programs Manager.

    In contacts related to this position duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.

    PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

    This individual will be evaluated on how effectively and efficiently the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
    • Certified or getting certified within 2 years as a Peer Support Specialist with IAODAPCA.
    • A high school Diploma.
    • Shared experience and a minimum of one year of sobriety needed.
    COMPETENCIES
    • A commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army and an appreciation for faith based service organizations.
    • An interpersonal style that is service oriented as well as anticipates and responds to the needs of clients.
    • A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
    • Able to work as a team member as well as independently.
    • An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
    • Have the…
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