Peer Recovery Support Specialist

CABELL-HUNTINGTON COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS•Huntington, WV

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist is a person with lived experience who helps remove personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, connects people who are newly recovering with the recovery community, and serves as a navigator and mentor in managing personal and family recovery. The specialist works as part of the Harmony House team to provide quality services to people experiencing substance use disorder, serious mental illness, and/or homelessness. The role promotes engagement in housing support and treatment, supports individuals in initiating and sustaining recovery, and helps them find resources related to harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, support groups, and independent recovery planning. The specialist connects people with personal and community supports, recovery-oriented materials and meetings, referrals, and services that support independent living. The position also maintains records and regulatory compliance, develops community partnerships, works with local judicial officials to promote recovery coaching, and refers high-risk consumers for HIV, TB, and hepatitis services.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Lived experience with substance use challenges.
At least 18 months of continuous sobriety.
Completion of Recovery Coach Academy or similar peer recovery training.
WV Peer Credential (PR).
Current valid driver's license.
Proficiency in administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, filing, and records management.
Computer skills and written and verbal communication aptitude.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for establishing and maintaining relationships with people experiencing serious mental illness.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, clients, and officials of other social service agencies.
Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize assignments.
Ability to take direction from multiple people, work independently, and function as a team member.
Knowledge of peer support techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing consumer-operated services.

Responsibilities

Provide quality services as a member of the Harmony House team to people experiencing substance use disorder, serious mental illness, and/or homelessness.
Promote client engagement in the housing support program and increase retention in treatment.
Help individuals initiate and sustain recovery from substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.
Promote recovery by identifying and removing barriers and obstacles.
Serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking treatment and recovery.
Help individuals find resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, local or online support groups, or create a plan to recover independently.
Help individuals find ways to stop using substances or reduce harms associated with addictive behaviors.
Identify and refer individuals to community-wide services and supports that build recovery capital.
Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Establish working relationships with community groups and organizations to develop a strong recovery network.
Work with local judicial officials to promote recovery coaching services as part of individuals' treatment plans.
Connect individuals to personal and community supports needed to live independently.
Help individuals obtain recovery-oriented materials, attend recovery support meetings, and access referrals.
Provide referrals to high-risk consumers for HIV, TB, and hepatitis services.