The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.

We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist reports to the Peer Support Services/Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Manager and works in collaboration with other Broadlawns Community Based Services staff members. This position helps clients set recovery goals, navigate systems of care, and build skills for independent living and living well in recovery.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to meet requirements specified in Iowa Medicaid B3 Manual.
• Work in a productive and efficient manner to assist clients with reaching their goals.
• Model recovery.
• Encourage clients’ individual commitment to their wellness and recovery.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain productivity at a quantity and quality consistent with position standards.
• Maintain positive performance and attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be in recovery from a behavioral health disorder which previously had significant impact on social and/or vocational adjustment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to appropriately direct difficult client issues.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license, regular availability of personal car, and evidence of insurance coverage.  
• Good driving record as determined by BMC requirements.
• Ability to meet clients in their homes or in public places with the ability to drive clients safely, and a willingness to transport clients in own vehicle as needed.
• Must complete a designated external Peer Support Specialist training and pass competency examination within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain State Certification for Peer Support Specialist within 18 months following completion of Peer Support Specialist training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in a related human services field. 
• Prior experience as a peer support specialist.
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills to build trust and professional relationships.

Work Shift

Benefits (FT/PT) 

• Retirement - IPERS 

• Education Assistance 

• Employee Health & Wellness 

• PTO 

• Free Parking

• Health Insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance 

• 529 College Savings Plan 

• And more! 

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer