Peer Recovery Specialist - Housing Intake

rseden • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

RS EDEN is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients through outreach, encouragement, and peer support. The specialist builds connections with participants, teaches personal responsibility, and serves as a mentor and role model. Working with the Intake/Outreach team, this position supports participants transitioning from homelessness into housing through emotional support, referrals and resources, logistical assistance, and help navigating the move into a housed community. The role also supports Intake team activities and new participants for up to 90 days after they enter housing.

Requirements

• Complete the recovery coach training program offered by the M CB; training is provided.
• At least one year of experience providing support services in a behavioral health, chemical health, or supported housing setting.
• Lived experience in behavioral health, chemical health, or supported housing.
• Current, valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain CPRS certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Help clients identify and remove barriers to housing.
• Connect clients with resources and organizations that foster long-term health and help them remain successfully housed.
• Meet regularly with clients to discuss routine transition issues, drawing on the peer perspective.
• Provide direct assistance, including transportation, completing forms, making phone calls, and accompanying clients to appointments.
• Help clients find community services to meet basic needs.
• Interface with family members and other involved parties to maintain or enhance a person's functioning and recovery.
• Educate clients about self-help groups and sponsorship, and help them find recovery support meetings that accommodate needs such as schedules and child care.
• Participate in clinical supervision at least twice monthly.
• Support ISP documentation upon entry into housing and assist with assessments and engagement in services.
• Support new participants in housing for up to 90 days to help ensure a successful transition into a housing community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed