Peer Recovery Specialist

Steadfast Health was founded to establish a new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients when they’re most in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high quality care accessible to all. We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence-based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth. 

Role 

Are you passionate about helping others on their recovery journey? We’re looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals navigating substance use and recovery. In this role, you’ll use your lived experience to inspire hope, build trust, and empower others to create positive change.

At Steadfast Health, we honor and value the lived experience that Peer Support Specialists bring to recovery work. Here, you are an equal member of the treatment team, contributing your expertise in ways that truly matter to patients. We provide reliable schedules, group supervision, peer mentorship, and ongoing training so you can grow without compromising your recovery. For outreach work, we cover mileage and travel time, and we go a step further by providing on the clock time to continue investing in your own recovery. At Steadfast, your story is your strength and your work changes lives. 

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to use your story and experience to guide others, foster resilience, and contribute to a community where recovery is possible for everyone.

Location: Shaker Heights, OH

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9a-5p EST

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): 

• Provide peer-based support individuals navigating substance use and recovery utilizing evidence-based techniques, both within the clinic setting and the community at-large 
• Share lived experience and model self-directed change to inspire and empower patients. 
• Function as key member of daily patient “huddles” by identifying patient-specific obstacles to recovery and recommending therapeutic intervention plans alongside medical and behavioral clinician team members 
• Assist clients in developing personal wellness and harm reduction plans, recognizing the recovery journey is personal and varies based on individual circumstances, experiences, and needs. 
• Facilitate peer-led support groups and one-on-one coaching sessions. 
• Help individuals access harm reduction tools, recovery resources, housing, employment, and community support. 
• Educate clients on harm reduction strategies, safer use practices, overdose prevention, and coping skills. 
• Advocate for clients within healthcare, housing, and social service systems. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress while upholding confidentiality. 
• Adhere to ethical guidelines, non-coercive practices, and trauma-informed care principles. 

Some of the Benefits  

• Stigma-free workplace & integration into treatment team as a valued equal 
• Medical, dental and vision coverage 
• Flexible time off with generous PTO, floating holidays, and paid volunteer days 
• CEU reimbursement & ongoing paid training 
• 401K Match 
• Employee assistance program
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance 
• An opportunity to get in at the ground level and shape how we grow!

Qualifications 

• Lived experience with substance use and 2 years of sustained recovery, with a demonstrated commitment to personal wellness and harm reduction principles. 
• Active certification as a Peer Support Specialist, in good standing, in state of residence. 
• Willingness to obtain certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC within nine [9] months of start date. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport. 
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals from marginalized communities. 
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies, multiple recovery pathways, and behavioral health resources. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Proficiency in documenting client interactions and using electronic health records (EHRs) preferred. 
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality practices. 
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages) are a plus. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to move between various locations, including client homes, community centers, and clinical settings (if applicable). 
• Extended periods of sitting during virtual or in-person meetings, and occasional standing/walking during outreach or group facilitation. 
• Clear verbal communication is essential for peer coaching, support groups, and collaboration with care teams. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents, electronic records, and screens for documentation and resource sharing. 
• Occasionally lifting or carrying materials such as harm reduction supplies, pamphlets, or office materials (typically under 25 lbs). 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if providing community-based support or traveling between locations. 

Investors & Partners  

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.