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Peer Support Specialist - College of Medicine, Institute for Juvenile Research

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 21, 2025
Peer Support Specialist - College of Medicine, Institute for Juvenile Research Peer Support Specialist - College of Medicine, Institute for Juvenile Research Hiring Department: College of Medicine, Institute for Juvenile Research Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037503 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: October 22, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.64 - 30.76 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. UIC is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our College of Medicine, Institute for Juvenile Research team. Integrating a Peer Support Specialist into our MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) program is essential to expanding access to care and improving outcomes. Individuals with lived experience of recovery from opioid use bring unique empathy, credibility, and insight that foster trust with clients who may be hesitant to engage in treatment. Peer Support Specialists will help bridge gaps in care by offering non-judgmental support, reducing stigma, and guiding individuals through complex systems of care. Their presence enhances client engagement, increases retention in MOUD services, and supports long-term recovery by addressing both clinical and psychosocial needs. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for conducting outreach, education, and engagement activities to identify and recruit study participants. Responsible for a) recruiting study participants; b) tracking and maintaining contact with study participants after enrollment; and c) maintaining high rates of retention in research follow-up assessments. Participates in and successfully completes clinical research and IRB training requirements. Maintains logs of and documents outreach, engagement, recruitment, and follow-up activities. Engages in outreach, education, and participant recruitment activities at community and social service agencies, such as food distribution sites, needle and syringe exchange programs, health clinics, hospital emergency departments, and health fairs or other community events. Understands and adheres to confidentiality and privacy protections for persons with opioid or other substance use and for study participants and maintains appropriate professional boundaries. May be assigned to attend local or national meetings and conferences to discuss peer outreach activities and practices and disseminate research results. Meets regularly with study team to track and manage community outreach, engagement, recruitment, and follow-up activities and to address recruitment and data retention issues. Attends all scheduled or required meetings with the site Project Director or other study leadership team. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year (12 months) of "lived" (or extensive "lived") experienceⁱⁱ in sustained recovery and reentry in the area(s) of specialization inherent to the position or of work experienceⁱⁱ: Substance abuse (illicit drug or alcohol dependency) Eighteen months (18 months) of work experience comparable to the Peer Support Assistant of this series.ⁱⁱⁱ Possession of a valid and current (appropriate) State of Illinois driver's license, and proof of insurance at the time of appointment. ⁱⁱ Note: This experience may include personal experience as a parent, guardian, or a loved one you have supported through such a journey. ⁱⁱⁱ Note: The possession of a valid and current Certification in the area(s) of specialization inherent to the position from an accredited organization may be substituted for #3 above if not used to meet the Minimum Acceptable Qualification. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17221?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-31cf8c69d9347e48a308eca9b0fe079f