Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Women's Recovery
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) functions as a role model and coach to those seeking personal wellness and long-term recovery by adhering to professional ethics, demonstrating competencies, using effective coping skills, serving as an advocate, using best practices and providing information and referral. This is an entry-level position and will be required to complete all required training and supervision hours to apply for certification within one year of hire date. Services include one-on-one peer mentoring, peer led support groups, telephone outreach, assisting clients in accessing community resources, services and affiliation with recovery-supported social activities. Some evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- At least one continuous year of sustained recovery for persons having lived experience with mental illness or substance use.
- Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Obtaining CPRS certification (automatic pay raise upon certification)
Responsibilities
- Functions as a role model and coach to those seeking personal wellness and long-term recovery.
- Adheres to professional ethics, demonstrates competencies, uses effective coping skills, serves as an advocate, uses best practices and provides information and referral.
- Completes all required training and supervision hours to apply for certification within one year of hire date.
- Provides one-on-one peer mentoring.
- Leads peer support groups.
- Conducts telephone outreach.
- Assists clients in accessing community resources, services and affiliation with recovery-supported social activities.
- Works modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.
- Drives and transports clients.
- Provides services to clients at other locations.
- Participates in and successfully passes behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques.
Benefits
- Automatic pay raise after obtaining CPRS certification
- Quality behavior health training
- Retirement plan through Virginia State Retirement System (VRS)
- Generous paid vacation time
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Annual leave policy
- Separate time allocated for sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Wellness programs
- Discounts at some local universities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
