Peer Recovery Specialist

Peer Recovery Specialist

Post Date:
Jan 14, 2026

Location:

Rawlins, WY, 82301

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition Number: 33797

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7AM - 4PM

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non‑profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice.

You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Gateway Foundation’s Rawlins location offers a unique opportunity to work in a maximum‑security male facility, serving specialized programs in a structured, therapeutic environment. This location is ideal for those who appreciate a quieter, more isolated setting, with access to outdoor recreation and Yellowstone just a few hours away. Staff enjoy free daily meals, strong team camaraderie, and opportunities to participate in DOC‑sponsored events, fundraisers, and community initiatives.

Wyoming State Penitentiary - 2900 South Higley Rawlins, WY 82301

Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM (40‑hour week).

• Provides support to clients by assisting with treatment goals for recovery through group sessions and helps clients to understand actions needed to successfully achieve treatment goals.
• Serves as a member of the treatment team by monitoring client behavior and reporting client observations, incidents or unusual occurrences; contributes to decisions regarding treatment plans, conflict intervention or privileges. Assists team in maintaining consistent setting for treatment, and planning and coordinating client interaction events.
• Aides clients in making the transition from incarceration to community by serving as an example of sober living and identifying resources, services and support groups to be used in facilitating the transition.
• Guides and assists clients in complying with program rules and regulations. Notifies appropriate personnel of residents failing to comply with Center policies and rules.
• Documents and maintains records which may include recording group hours, therapeutic treatments, activity or group participation, and so forth; in accordance with the contractual requirements. Ensures records are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Substance abuse, correctional, or criminal justice work environment experience desired
• Current Wyoming Peer Specialist Certification or a ability to obtain certification as a Peer Specialist in the State of Wyoming within a year of employment
• Willing to train to upgrade to Forensic Peer Specialist Certification
• Must be able to obtain Wyoming Department of Corrections clearance

• Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange…