Certified Peer Recovery Specialist- Fairbanks WKNDS

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Join Community! Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist serves as a consumer advocate, provides consumer information and peer support for consumers in community outpatient or inpatient settings. The CRS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers engagement in treatment, in regaining control over their lives and recovery process. This individual will be involved with consumers and the interdisciplinary team in assessment, person-centered service planning, and culturally competent service delivery. The CRS will model competence in recovery and coping and is willing to utilize his/her own story of recovery to assist consumers toward their own recovery goals. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Current Indiana Driver’s license required
• Completed Addiction Peer Recovery Coach Certification (required)

Responsibilities

• Identifies self as a person living with mental illness or addiction.
• Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery.
• Assist consumers in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving towards recovery.
• Assist consumers in identifying barriers to recovery goals.
• Assist consumers in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees