Certified Peer Support Professional
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery; assisting participants in determining reasonable and holistic steps in recovery; and identifying barriers to recovery goals. A PRS will assist individuals in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills. In addition, a PRS will teach participants problem solving skills, how to identify and combat negative self-talk, how to build social supports, and how to self-advocate. PRS will intervene, coordinate and provide connection to care as directed by the clinical team. PRS will complete screens/assessments and evidence protocols as trained and supported through Centerstone.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older, have lived experience receiving mental health, substance use or gambling treatment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year of recovery.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- PRS Certification is required.
- Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam, if not currently certified, must become certified within 90 days unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager.
- Lived Experience with Mental Illness/ Substance Use or Gambling Disorder
- Willing to share personal recovery story to assist others
- Assist clients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identifying barriers to recovery goals.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet communication requirements of certification.
- Basic computer literacy is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the criminal justice system preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verbalize understanding of what recovery means and articulate it to others.
- Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
- Assist staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or barriers to recovery.
- Facilitate evidence based protocols, safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to partner with Centerstone programs and community partners.
- Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention/ connection to care.
- Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health/mental health/substance treatment.
- Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
