Peer Recovery Specialist – Rio Blanco County

Health Partnership•Craig, CO

3d•$28,325 - $29,500

About The Position

To advance issues around health equity and recovery, the Health Partnership seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist who is a well-organized, self-starter with excellent communication skills . The successful candidate will exhibit the following: Culture Champion – Commitment to the Partnership’s mission and working with diverse partners. Results Producer – A results-focused orientation with a proven track record of exceeding goals. Agility – Ability to think strategically, foresee opportunities and challenges and adapt as needed. Strong Communicator – Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organization – Exceptional capacity to manage details, monitor progress and adjust accordingly. Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard, tackling challenges and is not afraid to take ownership of a situation. Supervision Received: The Peer Recovery Specialist is based out of Rio Blanco County and supervised by the Recovery Program Manager. Supervision Exercised: None. The Role: The Peer Recovery Specialist provides individualized recovery support, guidance, and coaching to adults and families struggling with substance use disorder. This position also includes planning and coordinating RISE community events, as well as building and maintaining partnerships with local community organizations. This position requires strong communication, clerical/administrative skills, collaboration and empathy, an ability to work well independently and under high stress, and commitment to healthy boundaries. A successful candidate will bring problem-solving and people skills as well as a strong ability to make decisions to ensure individuals and families are fully supported to consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.

Requirements

At least 1 year of sustained substance use disorder recovery; demonstrated commitment to their own recovery
High school diploma, or equivalent
Ability to travel to clients in Rio Blanco County
Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage totaling at least $300,000 per occurrence
Completion of peer support specialist training and Colorado certification within one year of hire
Strong administrative skills including personal computer skills and emphasis on experience with Microsoft suite including excel, word, and outlook.
Familiarity/confidence in using social media platforms
Ability to read, understand, and adhere to Partnership policy and procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience and within the limits of policy and procedure
Ability to work effectively with populations regardless of culture, age, economic, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, veteran or disability status
Possess strong collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and bi-cultural preferred
At least 6 months of working as a Recovery Peer Support role
Knowledge and experience working with SUD population
Knowledge and experience in delivery of evidenced based practice, including trauma informed care, to SUD and co-occurring diagnosis populations
Knowledge of local and state recovery resources including treatment centers, 12 step groups, support groups, therapists, and MAT providers

Responsibilities

Provide individualized peer recovery support, guidance, and coaching
Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals in, or interested in, recovery
Ensure clients are connected to resources and build and strengthen community partnerships
Increase community awareness and understanding of recovery services and resources
Collaborate with the Peer Recovery Manager and peers to ensure all program deliverables are being met and program evaluations are conducted
Provide individualized and group peer recovery support, guidance, and coaching
Meet 1:1 with clients to provide support and resources in Rio Blanco County as needed
Maintains confidentiality and informed consent
Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals in or interested in recovery
Model and teach self-advocacy skills
Provide support and empathy for people seeking services
Help clients with job skill development and employment
Help build motivation for change in clients
Demonstrates cultural competency and client centered philosophy toward clients; recognize internal biases and know when to refer to community resources
Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after they leave the program to ensure ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others at THP/in the community as needed
Ensure clients are connected to resources and build and strengthen community partnerships
Schedule, promote, and attend RISE events Rio Blanco County
Strengthen community partnerships to be able to connect clients with the necessary resources for successful recovery
Provide trainings about THP’s recovery program, Narcan and Fentanyl to community organizations, schools, etc.
Increase community awareness and understanding of recovery services and resources
Aid with community connection and resources (maintain active up-to-date resource list)
Work in collaboration with team members and external partners, communicate effectively with team, organizations and clinical providers
Participate in local and statewide workgroups including the Rural Alliance Addressing Substance Use Disorder, Colorado (RASCOL) and the Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and others
Collaborate with the Recovery Program Manager, Director of Direct Services and peers to ensure all program deliverables are being met and program evaluations are conducted
Completes all required documentation including client documentation in electronic health record, internal programmatic tracking, monthly grant reporting, etc. in a timely manner
Works collaboratively across THP’s programs to ensure client needs are met
Collaborates with THP staff to increase awareness about THP programs
Completes all other duties as assigned