TN Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) helps provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment where people with mental illness or addiction can build confidence and social skills and participate in learning and leisure activities with peers. The CPRS supports program goals by facilitating groups and activities focused on recovery. The role assists clients in articulating personal recovery goals, determining reasonable and holistic steps toward recovery, and identifying barriers to those goals. The CPRS models recovery, encourages engagement in the center, respects confidentiality and program ethics, documents peer progress in electronic medical records, attends trainings, and assists with daily activities such as group and meal preparation and transportation in a company van.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorder and at least one year of recovery.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Must acquire an F-endorsement within 30 days of hire.
- CPRS certification is required, with verification of completion of a state-approved training program. If not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire unless otherwise approved by the supervisor.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to meet certification requirements.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Willingness to share a personal recovery story to assist others.
- Must be active in their own recovery and model recovery positively.
Responsibilities
- Explain an understanding of recovery and articulate it to others.
- Help clients identify personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
- Maintain a professional attitude of mutual respect and encouragement.
- Encourage involvement in the center by modeling a positive attitude.
- Respect confidentiality and program ethics.
- Facilitate groups that promote recovery through education, advocacy, and positive role modeling.
- Document peer progress in electronic medical records.
- Attend all trainings.
- Assist with daily activities, which may include preparing groups and meals and providing transportation in a company van.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
