Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will work collaboratively as part of the CCBHC team to support recovery and overall wellness of referred patients. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will assist with a patient’s recovery efforts through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will provide case management to clients seen in multiple programs within CCBHC primarily those affected by substance use including Seven Challenges clients. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist must have lived experience in recovery.

Requirements

Current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist
Bachelor’s Degree required
Two years of continuous recovery time
Experience in case management is required
An understanding and belief in the recovery process required
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

Support recovery and overall wellness of referred patients.
Assist with a patient’s recovery efforts through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers.
Provide case management to clients seen in multiple programs within CCBHC primarily those affected by substance use including Seven Challenges clients.
Conduct community visits.
Work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements.