Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

PHMC•Philadelphia, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and as an intermediary agent — managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment. PHMC’s Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Program is looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer recovery support to program participants. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays, and rotate coverage with other Peer Recovery Specialists.

Requirements

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
High School Diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience working or volunteering with people with addiction and mental illness.
Ability to establish trusting and therapeutic relationships.
Commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability of people with co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community
Have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Able to drive a large van

Nice To Haves

some college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend daily staff meetings and inform staff of any important participant information.
Implement the recovery process for participants as defined by PHMC’s Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization program goals and philosophy.
Provide continuity of care as defined by the treatment plan for each participant.
Lead psycho-educational and self-help groups.
Engage participant population by sharing personal story of recovery.
Provide outreach at treatment facilities, on the streets, and in participants' homes in order to ensure engagement during and prior to entering treatment.
Transport participants to initial intake, to and from the program, and for all necessary appointments.
Take participants to community-based self-help meetings, such as AA and NA.
Sit in with participants during recovery planning meetings as his/her advocate and resource.
Assist with discharge planning and maintain contact with participants at least 2 weeks post-discharge.
Re-engage participants on the streets and bring them back into treatment.
Alert clinical team to any current or potential behavioral or health-related problems of participants.
Meet or exceed program productivity requirements, including ensuring a daily census requirements and new participant enrollment.
Provide input to clinical team.
Maintain continuous record of all contacts, events, and progress toward accomplishment of goals as stated in Treatment Plan.
Record individual and group progress notes in the DAP format after each therapeutic activity.
Complete reviews in compliance with state licensing and other program guidelines.
Maintain charts that meet all standards.