Peer Recovery Specialist EPICC

Key Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to inspire hope, model recovery, and support others on their recovery journey
• Provide proactive outreach and engagement to individuals using opioids, including hospital, street, and community-based settings
• Assist individuals in accessing treatment, recovery supports, and other needed services—helping eliminate barriers to care
• Maintain regular follow-up to support engagement and recovery progress, including scheduled status check-ins up to six months post-outreach
• Collaborate with treatment centers, community partners, and program staff to ensure continuity of care
• Accurately document outreach activities in the ETO system within one business day
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training to support your work and professional growth
• Meet clients in safe community locations and maintain a flexible schedule, including potential evenings, overnights hours and weekends
• Driving is an essential function of this position
• Engage in required state certification training, supervision, and certification process (if not already certified)

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School/GED required

• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services
• Must complete a state-approved training program, pass a standardized examination, complete certification process within 60 days of hire date, and maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the MCB (MO). Required only when applicable.
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

• Are in active recovery and want to help others find hope and healing
• Believe in multiple pathways to recovery and the power of peer support
• Are comfortable discussing personal experiences to support others’ growth
• Communicate openly and respectfully with individuals navigating substance use challenges
• Are dependable, grounded, and able to maintain professional boundaries
• Are committed to ongoing growth, learning, and collaboration