Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - MRT - 028

Lifestream Behavioral Center•Lecanto, FL

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About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist III has responsibility to carry-out mentoring or Specializing with individuals having substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders who are receiving addiction pharmacotherapy. Recovery Specializing refers to a one-on-one relationship in which a peer leader with more recovery experience than the person served. The Peer Recovery Specialist III encourages, motivates, and supports a peer who is seeking to establish or strengthen his or her recovery. (Monday to Friday 4:00pm to 12:00am)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Achieved Certified Peer Recovery Certification from State of Florida or will pursue Certificate.
Minimum five (5) years' experience as a recovering person or as a family member of someone in recovery from SUD/COD required
Must be Over the age of 21 required
Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
Possess a Valid FL Driver's license (within 30 days of hire if currently do not possess)
Possess a continuously valid US Driver's license for the past three years, from date of issue required
Safe Driving record required

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual and bi-cultural is a plus.

Responsibilities

Mentors or coaches peers in office, home and community with tasks such as setting recovery goals, developing recovery action plans, and solving problems directly related to recovery, including finding sober housing, making new friends, finding new uses of spare time, and improving one's job skills.
Provide assistance with issues that arise in connection with collateral problems such as having a criminal justice record or coexisting physical or mental challenges.
The Peer Recovery Specialist assists in basic job readiness skills that include resume building and job searches, links to vocational rehabilitation, work force development, vocational schools and colleges.
The Recovery Specialist, if he or she is a person in recovery, must have at least 1year sobriety and be co-occurring knowledgeable, and must undergo Recovery Specialist Training from an approved Trainer. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural is a plus.
The relationship of the peer leader to the peer receiving help is highly supportive, rather than directive. The duration of the relationship between the two depends on a number of factors such as how much recovery time the peer has, how much other support the peer is receiving, or how quickly the peer's most pressing problems can be addressed.
The Specialist helps peers in early recovery make choices about which recovery pathway(s) will work for them, rather than urging them to adopt the mentor's or Specialist's own program or any specific program of recovery.
The candidate will be a member of the treatment team for assigned individuals documenting all encounters according to LifeStream's policies and procedures.
The candidate will consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process; participate in staff & organizational meetings and treatment planning meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Mentors individuals in Recovery and Wellness strategies and model recovery skills and behaviors through lived experience.
Advocates for peers with regard to stigma issues, respect and person-centeredness within the team and the larger community.
The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.
The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
Willingness to abide by the company's published rules and regulations