Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Identifies self as a person living with mental illness or addiction.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Current Indiana Driver's license required
- Completed Addiction Peer Recovery Coach Certification (required)
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
