Peer/Recovery Support Specialist

Horizon Health & Wellness, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package for our full time employees and are currently offering a sign on incentive for candidates selected for a full time employment opportunity.

We are looking for kind individuals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a supportive team. Horizon Health and Wellness provides quality primary care and behavioral health services to our patients. Our philosophy is “Kindness Matters” and this relates to customer care as well as to our staff. For patients, we provide healthcare using best practices that promote health and wellness. We support our staff by offering a fair market salary, generous benefit package, as well as opportunities for growth and development. Join our team of nearly 600 employees who share a passion for our mission and a commitment to service.

When you join our team, you are making an investment in your potential. We work with each of our employees to ensure they have the tools and resources to excel in their job. From supervision and on-the-job training to training offerings and tuition reimbursement, you can grow both personally and professionally. We are committed to creating a workforce that directly reflects the diversity in the communities we serve. As a result, we actively recruit and hire individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences. We strongly believe this dedication to inclusion is the key to providing exceptional care.

Are you looking for a career to help people but do not have a degree in behavioral health. Lived experience is valuable to us as we are seeking a Peer/Recovery Support Specialist. A qualified candidate will have personal experience in receiving behavioral health services, have successfully navigated through the behavioral health system, and is ready to help others on their personal journey.

The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for a sign on incentive.

Qualifications Required

• HS diploma or GED; has been a consumer and is successfully navigated their journey to recovery.
• Peer Support/Recovery Support Certification will be required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, home telephone, and reliable transportation.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and CPI.
• Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekend with prior advance notice.

Qualifications Preferred

• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health or Residential.
• Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity.