Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist at Dove Recovery plays a key role in supporting clients through their recovery journey by providing transportation and peer-based support services to individuals participating in recovery housing and treatment services. This position ensures clients have reliable access to treatment, court appointments, recovery meetings, and other recovery-related services. A significant portion of this role involves transporting clients between recovery housing, treatment programming, court appointments, and community resources. While providing transportation, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist also builds supportive relationships with clients, offers encouragement through lived experience, and helps clients remain engaged in their recovery journey.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CPRS) or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to safely operate agency vehicles and transport multiple clients.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while utilizing lived experience appropriately.
Responsibilities
- Transport clients safely to and from recovery housing, treatment services, court appointments, medical appointments, recovery meetings, and other approved destinations.
- Provide morning transportation from recovery housing to treatment programming and afternoon transportation from treatment programming back to recovery housing.
- Maintain transportation schedules and ensure timely arrival for appointments, groups, and recovery-related activities.
- Conduct vehicle inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Provide individual and group peer support services, sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and motivate clients.
- Facilitate recovery-related activities, meetings, and workshops, promoting a positive, supportive environment for clients.
- Assist clients in navigating the recovery process, offering guidance, emotional support, and community resources.
- Serve as a liaison between clients and the broader recovery community, connecting clients with additional resources such as 12-step meetings, support groups, or sober events.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records and documentation in compliance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
