PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Apis Services Inc•Vincennes, IN

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position furthers the CFS, Corp. mission to serve individuals experiencing substance use disorders and supporting their recovery.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited high school or have high school equivalency
Must meet all requirements for pre-employment as required by the CFS, Corp., state regulations, and licensure requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Documented experience working with at-risk populations
Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
Current valid driver’s license from state of residence with a satisfactory driving record as defined by CFS, Corp. vehicle policy and/or liability insurance carrier.
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CPRC) Preferred.
Two or more years of experience working as a community support individual or with in-home case management preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support to clients.
Align with the client’s treatment and/or case plan.
Skill builds with the client and other vested parties to work towards positive behavior change.
Links clients with additional community resources and provides peer recovery support services.
Works with clients to teach, reinforce, and motivate toward behavioral change.
Works with the client in teaching, reinforcing, and structuring consistency to help foster positive behavioral change.
Serves as a liaison between family, mental health professionals, and other individuals or providers supplying services for and to the client.
Advocating for the client, which could include writing reports for and attending court proceedings, preparing for job interviews, filling out social service applications, and ensuring basic needs are met.
Share responsibility for developing individual safety and case plans.
Documents all work with clients, community resources, and partners.
Creates and submits clear documentation of all services provided to the client, including progress notes, termination reports, and/or updated service goals/plans, to promote supervisory review and feedback.
Documents all work and submits notes within 24 hours and no later than 72 hours of service delivered or canceled appointment, and requests additional authorization promptly to avoid service disruptions.
Attends and participates in all required new hire, annual, and other assigned training and attends meetings as assigned.
Attends scheduled staff meetings, group meetings, and other activities essential for effective program and service delivery, and to promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between interested parties.
Performs other work as required or assigned.
Must attend and participate in outreach activities and events hosted or sponsored by the corporation.