Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Recovery Coaching is a peer-based recovery support service that is non-clinical and designed to engage others beyond initiation through stabilization and into recovery maintenance. The Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer-assisted guidance to individuals in recovery that are involved in treatment for substance abuse.

Essential Job Functions

-Develop and implement a Recovery Plan to help initiate and sustain an individual/family in their recovery.

-Meet regularly with clients to help them learn more about recovery and self-help supports.

-Help a client find and utilize if necessary resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education.

-Assist clients with applying for benefits and with travel training, accompany clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments.

-Assist clients with applying to referral agencies/programs and overcoming barriers.

-Provide non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration.

-Conduct outreach to assist with motivation in treatment.

-Help individuals find ways to stop using (abstinence), or reduce harm associated with addictive behaviors.

-Provide education and support on treatment.

-Assist in developing and expanding peer support services.

-Operate vehicle (both personal and agency) for mobile peer services, client transportation etc.

-Create and maintain detailed consistent and accurate client records.

-Meets with Supervisor regularly for ongoing support/oversight.

-Collaborate and co-operate with community supports/providers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain mutual respect with peers in recovery.

Knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on the individual and family members.

Ability to effectively manage and/or work with clients with a range of needs.

Ability to accurately prepare and maintain documentation of supports, recovery plans, reports, etc. utilizing computer databases and software programs.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to:

Efficiently use a computer.

Must possess valid drivers license and be able to drive vehicle for agency business

The Recovery Coach must be able to prioritize situations and manage time, and may find that they are needed at irregular hours causing fatigue and stress. They may also have to manage physically threatening clients and be prepared to be responsible for their own safety, and the safety of others.

Work Environment

The employee is expected to adhere to strict policies/regulations relative to being in a tobacco and alcohol free workplace. Work is performed in both an office environment and in the community.

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School/GED diploma; an Associates degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling or other related field preferred. Must be eligible to work towards becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate.

Requires a valid drivers license with no more than 4 points and no moving violations within the past 6 months.

This job description is not an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits: Complete Benefit Package

Hours: 8 hour shift

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred) Peer Mentoring: 1 year (Required) SUD Clinic or Residential: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required) CRPA, CRPA - P (Preferred)

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