Peer Recovery Specialist

VOA Chesapeake and Carolinas•Jessup, MD

1d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The PRP Community Living Counselor conducts community support activities as part of VOA Chesapeake’s operation as a Core Service Agency. The role provides consumer services that help individuals achieve rehabilitation and recovery goals identified in their Individualized Service Plans. Approximately 90% of the work takes place in the community or in consumers’ natural settings. The position is full-time, based at the Leola Dorsey Community Resource Center in Jessup, Maryland, and involves travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus two years of study at an institution of higher education or three years of experience in a relevant human services field.
At least one year of related human service activities or experience.
Ability to develop an effective working relationship with the consumer population.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision at times and to motivate oneself and others.
Ability to relate to individuals making significant life decisions.
Ability to multitask and work in a non-traditional work environment.
Strong organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Email, and other systems such as electronic time punches and electronic medical records.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR/First Aid certification must be acquired and maintained once employed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a community-based and multicultural setting.
Bilingual in any language.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 40 adults.
Help consumers develop interpersonal and community coping skills.
Help consumers develop relapse and symptom management strategies and plans.
Participate in preparing Individualized Service Plans with specific, measurable behavioral objectives and action plans.
Provide and coordinate referrals to ensure consumers receive requested assistance.
Visit consumers at job sites, homes, hospital rooms, and other natural settings.
Transport consumers in a personal vehicle as needed, or coordinate transportation for them.
Follow Volunteers of America Chesapeake documentation requirements and document all billable activities in accordance with MHRS/VOAC standards.
Meet weekly with the Treatment Team to discuss programmatic issues.
Submit billing and progress notes weekly.
Establish and maintain an index of community resources and referrals.
Provide crisis intervention to consumers as necessary.
Perform duties outlined in the Program’s Operation Manual and other duties as assigned.
Meet assigned weekly and monthly productivity requirements, including 400 units per month.
Safely operate a motor vehicle and travel to assigned locations.
Perform basic and light home maintenance activities and operate office equipment as needed.
Complete consumer-service documentation in compliance with agency policies and funding-source requirements.
Help improve or increase stability in consumers’ levels of functioning and ensure their individualized needs are met.
Present a positive image to residents and the public and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.