Peer Recovery Support Specialist

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Yakima, WA

12h•$18 - $28

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. The role of the Peer Recovery Support Specialist is to provide outreach and support to assist individuals who are experiencing addiction to opioids or an overdose crisis. Peer Recovery Support Specialists should be outgoing and comfortable in all settings, as establishing connections with local emergency departments, shelters, and encampments is a crucial aspect of this role. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will develop trust and rapport in these communities, with the goal of connecting individuals to treatment and housing resources to help meet their recovery goals. By sharing their own experiences with behavioral health issues, treatment, and recovery, Peer Support Specialists encourage and support clients to engage with treatment and take an active role in their recovery. This position requires strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport with clients, along with comfort working outside of an office setting and willingness to travel locally each day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be a self-identified consumer of substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year
Eligible for Peer Counselor certification provided by the Washington State Healthcare Authority: https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/program-information-providers/peer-support
Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and three years of safe driving experience

Responsibilities

engaging and developing a relationship of trust with opioid-dependent individuals in the community, including visiting local hospitals, shelters, encampments, and other areas
establishing rapport and building motivation by sharing one’s own personal experiences with substance use disorder and recovery
sharing resources and referrals for local housing and treatment programs
supporting the safety and well-being of individuals with substance use disorders by encouraging recovery
assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
completing all required documentation in a timely manner

Benefits

Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance