Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist completes the initial Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screening for individuals in a community setting and provides introduction to program. Provides support to individuals from a mental health lived experience perspective in both individual and group formats. Able to utilize the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan model. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer's status in order to identify each consumer's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. The Peer Recovery Specialist uses the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) model and other evidence-informed tools to support participants in building coping skills, navigating reentry, and connecting to services. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to support clients of all ages in a culturally competent and recovery-focused manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery and involvement with the justice system required
- Must be willing to obtain Certified Peer Specialist credential within 6 months of hire if not already certified
- Familiarity with the WRAP model and recovery principles
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Certified Peer Specialist credential preferred
- Experience providing peer support or working with justice-involved populations preferred
Responsibilities
- Completes the initial Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screening for individuals in a community setting.
- Provides introduction to program.
- Provides support to individuals from a mental health lived experience perspective in both individual and group formats.
- Utilizes the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan model.
- Assesses and interprets data about the consumer's status to identify each consumer's needs and provide appropriate care, including age-related care.
- Supports participants in building coping skills, navigating reentry, and connecting to services using the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) model and other evidence-informed tools.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) employer match and employee participation
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
