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ABC Legal Services

$15/hr

The Investigations Specialist conducts investigations using databases to locate individuals and ... Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with peers * Openness to ...

ABC Legal Services

$15/hr

The Investigations Specialist conducts investigations using databases to locate individuals and ... Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with peers * Openness to ...

Regal Rexnord

Pricing Specialist

Grafton, WI · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

Grafton, WI Remote Type: Remote Reports To: Director, Pricing Target Compensation: $80k/year ... internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors. Key Responsibilities

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote peer recovery specialist in Wisconsin is $20.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $22.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Peer Recovery Specialist job?

A Remote Peer Recovery Specialist provides virtual support, guidance, and encouragement to individuals recovering from substance use or mental health challenges. They use their own lived experience and specialized training to assist clients in setting goals, developing coping strategies, and accessing resources. This role typically involves phone or video sessions, online support groups, and collaboration with healthcare teams. The goal is to foster hope, resilience, and long-term recovery while working remotely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Peer Recovery Specialist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Peer Recovery Specialist, you typically need lived experience with recovery, a certification in peer recovery (such as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential), and knowledge of behavioral health principles. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure communication tools, and electronic case management systems is commonly required. Strong active listening, empathy, and boundary-setting skills are crucial for building trust and supporting clients remotely. These abilities are essential for providing effective, compassionate peer support while maintaining professionalism in a virtual environment.

What challenges might I face as a Remote Peer Recovery Specialist and how can I overcome them?

As a Remote Peer Recovery Specialist, one common challenge is building meaningful connections without in-person interaction, which requires strong virtual communication skills and consistency in outreach. You may also need to manage boundaries effectively while working from home and maintain a clear separation between your work and personal life. Staying engaged with your team through regular virtual check-ins and ongoing supervision can help alleviate feelings of isolation. Leveraging online training and peer support networks can provide additional strategies and resources to enhance your skills and well-being in this remote role.

How can I make 2000 a week working from home?

A Remote Peer Recovery Specialist can potentially earn $2,000 or more weekly by providing specialized support services, often through multiple clients or agencies, and by building a strong reputation. Increasing income may involve gaining relevant certifications, developing strong communication skills, and working flexible hours to maximize billable time.
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Peer Specialist-First Responder or Veteran

Peer Specialist-First Responder or Veteran

Rogers Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, WI • On-site, Remote

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Rogers Behavioral Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

628th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The peer specialist serves as an advocate for first responders, military service members and veterans who are navigating various aspects of life during and after service. They offer peer support, using their own experiences, training and insights to help group members overcome obstacles, facilitate recovery and build the resilience of persons in recovery to achieve their goals. The Fire Watch peer specialists help first responders, service members and veterans to address their physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs to facilitate and maintain wellness throughout the behavioral health recovery process.
The peer specialist will also be responsible for outreach activities, growing the program by making connections with the community. The peer specialist may support with organizing events that will lead to further visibility of the program.
Schedule: PRN (as needed/as available)
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide peer support virtually.
  • Provide one-on-one and group peer support services to patients who are first responders, military service members and veterans in the virtual environment. Intentionally share personal recovery stories as appropriate to model coping techniques and recovery tools, provide hope, and support patients in changing patterns and behaviors.
  • Assist patients in navigating the virtual environment to ensure engagement with programming.
  • Advocate for the needs and rights of patients within the healthcare system, social services, and other relevant agencies.
  • Assist patients in accessing and navigating resources and services such as healthcare, housing assistance, employment support, education benefits, and legal aid.
  • In collaboration with the treatment team, provide support to patients experiencing crises, including mental health emergencies or housing instability.
  • Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about first responder, military and veteran issues and available support services in the community.
  • Collaborate with other professionals, including mental health counselors, social workers, and medical providers, to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
  • Create an environment of respect for peers which honors individuals for taking charge of their own lives.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how trauma affects mental health and substance use disorder recovery, develop trauma-informed relationships, and support peers in obtaining appropriate resources for help.
  • Observe behavior that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g. missed sessions, trouble reducing risky/harmful coping strategies, harm to self or others, disruptive behavior) and report concerns to treatment team in a timely manner.
  • Encourage peers to focus on their strengths, exercise use of natural supports, develop their own recovery goals, and strengthen their valued roles within the community.

Provide support for addiction and mental health recovery to assigned patients consistent with the scope of employee's training and credentialing.
  • Interact with patients, conducting coordinated one-on-one sessions that facilitate individual goals to address psychosocial, intellectual, physical, or spiritual needs, as indicated by the treatment team.
  • Implement components of the patient's individualized, interdisciplinary treatment plan. Report and record patient's behaviors, interactions, responses to clinical interventions, and progress toward meeting the
  • treatment plan objectives
  • Understand and implement daily patient activities and collaborate with Fire Watch staff.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with patients and the services provided, in compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

Serve as a case manager for patients as assigned by treatment team.
  • Initiate and maintain collateral contacts as assigned by the treatment team to fulfill after-business-hour needs on behalf of individual patients.
  • Coordinate therapy planning and discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team. Support patient accountability for building components of their ongoing care plan to follow residential addiction treatment.

Performs work consistent with Rogers Principles, policies and procedures and department expectations.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description:
Qualifications:
  • First Responder or Veteran Status: Must have served in the military with an honorable discharge from military service.
  • Associates degree required, preferably in psychology or a related field.
  • Lived Experience: Have personal experience with overcoming challenges related to military or first responder service and navigating through those challenges. Preferred experience with meaningful family/friend relationships, social involvement in community groups, religious or civic organizations or veteran groups.
  • Peer Support Training: Completion of a peer support training program or certification required, preferably with a focus on veterans.
  • Demonstrated Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with fellow service members and Veterans.
  • Demonstrated Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and nonjudgmental attitude towards individuals facing difficulties.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge of Resources preferred: Familiarity with resources and services available to First Responders and Veterans, including government benefits, healthcare options, and community-based support programs

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee share program
  • Life/disability insurance
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

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