Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist provides recovery support and peer coaching to program participants. Required to attend DMHAS State mandated trainings delineating peer role functions, competencies, responsibilities, and orientation to DMHAS treatment initiatives. Works with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in personal recovery through wellness services, development of recovery plans/wellness recovery action plans, education on navigating treatment social services and recovery support programs. Provides both face to face and telephone support services based on personal choice and maintain aftercare contacts based on agency procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and to reach full potentials.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree preferred
- CPRS certification (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides recovery support and peer coaching to program participants.
- Attends DMHAS State mandated trainings delineating peer role functions, competencies, responsibilities, and orientation to DMHAS treatment initiatives.
- Works with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in personal recovery through wellness services, development of recovery plans/wellness recovery action plans, education on navigating treatment social services and recovery support programs.
- Provides both face to face and telephone support services based on personal choice.
- Maintains aftercare contacts based on agency procedures.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance benefits
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
