Collegiate Recovery Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Job Description · Facilitate recovery oriented group and individual supportive intervention services with students and community members (as approved by direct supervisor); · Conduct outreach visits to an assigned area; · Provide outreach and early intervention to individuals in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of change as well as those experiencing symptoms of a recurrence of symptoms; · Plan, Promote & Host training events and informational sessions related to the recovery program; · Deliver remarks and speak to the public to combat stigma; · Assist individuals in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health and other problems · Work on college campuses and with faculty, staff and administration to develop support for students; · Link students with support groups, treatment programs and other community resources; · Build and maintain partnerships across campus and communities; · Act as an liaison between students, campuses, communities and service organizations; · Report to the supervisor and project coordinator. · Assist with the implementation of project activities to ensure that the program goals, objectives, activities are met at specified stages in timeline; · Participate in trainings and the certification process; Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times; · Participate in weekly conference calls to report on progress; · Collect recovery capital assessments and develop recovery treatment plans; · Collect and submit required data, prepare written reports and other administrative tasks as required; · Assist individuals served with setting goals, creating and monitoring individualized change/recovery plans and working toward developing skills to attain and sustain recovery; · Complete reports, paperwork and time sheets; · Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center’s service delivery model; · Represent the school and the network in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution’s missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices. · Complete other duties as assigned. · There is a 6 month probationary period with this position · Successful candidate may be in a mentoring position of student workers
Responsibilities
- Facilitate recovery oriented group and individual supportive intervention services with students and community members (as approved by direct supervisor)
- Conduct outreach visits to an assigned area
- Provide outreach and early intervention to individuals in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of change as well as those experiencing symptoms of a recurrence of symptoms
- Plan, Promote & Host training events and informational sessions related to the recovery program
- Deliver remarks and speak to the public to combat stigma
- Assist individuals in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health and other problems
- Work on college campuses and with faculty, staff and administration to develop support for students
- Link students with support groups, treatment programs and other community resources
- Build and maintain partnerships across campus and communities
- Act as an liaison between students, campuses, communities and service organizations
- Report to the supervisor and project coordinator.
- Assist with the implementation of project activities to ensure that the program goals, objectives, activities are met at specified stages in timeline
- Participate in trainings and the certification process
- Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times
- Participate in weekly conference calls to report on progress
- Collect recovery capital assessments and develop recovery treatment plans
- Collect and submit required data, prepare written reports and other administrative tasks as required
- Assist individuals served with setting goals, creating and monitoring individualized change/recovery plans and working toward developing skills to attain and sustain recovery
- Complete reports, paperwork and time sheets
- Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center’s service delivery model
- Represent the school and the network in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution’s missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices
- Complete other duties as assigned
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