Company Description At Direct Recovery Support, we empower individuals across the Twin City metro, Duluth, Rochester, and Brainerd who are in recovery from substance use disorder. Our mission is to help people reclaim their lives and achieve lasting wellness through compassionate, personalized support. We believe every life is worth saving and are committed to ensuring that no one faces their recovery journey alone. By offering peer-driven support and resources, we foster resilience, inspire hope, and strengthen the communities we serve. Together, we create pathways to recovery and brighter futures, helping individuals embrace sobriety and live healthy, productive lives.
Role Description The CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) is a part-time position serving one of our partnerships in the Anoka area. the CPRS provides peer-to-peer support to individuals in recovery, including mentoring, advocacy, and assistance in navigating community and treatment resources. Daily responsibilities include meeting with participants in person, supporting the development of recovery plans, facilitating or co-facilitating recovery-focused groups, and documenting services in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The CPRS collaborates with care teams and community partners, promotes harm reduction and wellness strategies, and assists individuals in building social supports, life skills, and connections to housing, employment, education, and healthcare services. The role also involves participation in ongoing training, team meetings, and quality improvement activities to enhance services and outcomes.
Qualifications
• Demonstrated lived experience of recovery from substance use disorder and ability to use that experience to support others in a professional, ethical manner; current CPRS or equivalent peer certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, empathy, conflict de-escalation, and the ability to build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of recovery models, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and community-based support services, including local treatment, housing, employment, and social service resources.
• Ability to maintain clear, timely documentation; basic computer skills for electronic records, email, and reporting; strong organizational skills for managing appointments and caseloads.
• Commitment to nonjudgmental, person-centered support; ability to maintain healthy boundaries, confidentiality, and comply with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in behavioral health, social work, counseling, or related fields is beneficial.
• Experience working or volunteering in recovery support, community outreach, or human services is preferred; familiarity with Twin City metro and surrounding communities is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Minneapolis, MN, including some evenings or weekends as needed; valid driver's is required