Peer Recovery Specialist - Housing Intake

rseden • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients by offering outreach, encouragement, and support. The Peer Recovery Specialist will cultivate and secure a connection with individuals, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model. This role is specifically designed to work with our Intake/Outreach team to provide support to participants who are transitioning into housing. This support is broad and can cover an array of services related to emotional, referral/resources, logistical help, and being a bridge for our participants who are moving from homelessness to housed. They will be a member of the Intake team and support the work that is done. Pay range : $21-$23/hour

Requirements

• Completion of recovery coach training program offered by the MCB (training provided).
• 1+ years of experience providing support services in a behavioral health / chemical health / and or supported housing setting.
• Lived experience in behavioral health / chemical health / and or supported housing
• Current and valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.
• Able to obtain CPRS certification within 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals recovering from addictions and mental health
• Experience with homeless populations and the homeless system
• Ability to connect with, engage, and empathize with people from diverse backgrounds with multiple challenges.

Responsibilities

• Empower clients by helping them identify and remove barriers to housing.
• Connect clients to resources and organizations to help foster and sustain long-term health and increase remaining successfully housed.
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to discuss routine transition issues while pulling on the peer perspective.
• Provide direct assistance in the form of transportation, filling out forms or making phone calls, and accompanying clients to appointments to support the process.
• Assist in finding necessary community services to meet basic needs.
• Interface with family members or other involved parties for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing a person’s functioning and recovery.
• Provide education about self-help groups and sponsorship and assist clients in finding recovery support meetings that accommodate schedules, child care, etc.
• Participation in clinical supervision at least twice monthly
• Support ISP documentation upon entry into housing. Provide support for assessments and engagement in services
• Support new participants in housing for up to 90 days to assure successful transition into a housing community
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Life and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Generous paid time off
• 12 annual holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed