Certified Recovery Support Specialist

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

At New Horizons Recovery Center, we care for clients struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CRSS) will work closely with staff in developing and administering the proper treatment for our clients. This may include helping clients in learning, living, belonging and healing through a strengths-based individualized team process that facilitates progress and strengthens resiliency. The CRSS will serve as a bridge between individuals, community resources, and treatment providers, fostering trust and promoting client’s long-term recovery by utilizing personal recovery experiences. This position will be working Monday - Wednesday, 8:00AM - 8:00pm and Thursday 8:00AM - 12:00PM. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Certification by ADMH as a Peer Specialist
• Minimum two years of recovery
• Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others
• Ability to follow ongoing training & supervision requirements
• Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept
• Demonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness)
• Reliable transportation with good five-year motor vehicle record

Responsibilities

• Provide peer services in an individual and/or group setting as needed.
• Assist consumers in identifying barriers to their recovery and relapse warning signs.
• Assist consumers in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that will aid in the recovery process.
• Share personal experience with mental illness and/or SUDs as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery.
• Provide and bill for peer services as medically necessary & according to established individual treatment plan.
• Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees