Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Ascension Recovery Services•Williamson, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wise Path Recovery Centers in Williamson, West Virginia, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is seeking Peer Recovery Support Specialists/Behavioral Health Technicians. This role is crucial for our program focused on detox stabilization and short-term residential treatment for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). The facility aims to stabilize symptoms and facilitate a transition to outpatient programs or aftercare. Our mission is to provide integrated behavioral health treatment using evidence-based clinical care for mental health and SUD, empowering individuals on their path to success. We envision being a national leader in innovative SUD services through accessible treatment centers, employing an individualized, person-centered approach and collaborating with community partners to ensure a full continuum of care and eliminate treatment gaps, ultimately assisting individuals in leading healthy, purposeful, and fulfilling lives.

Requirements

Certified Peer Recovery Coach or Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Required
High school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree
Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience and training working in the 12 Step Field and/or Dual Diagnosis treatment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a complete and comprehensive orientation for new clients to program rules, handbook, expectations, treatment plan and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours of admission.
Provides educational groups to help clients regain skills needed to reenter the community and to improve psychoeducation related to clients’ needs.
Process clients following intake protocols into residential treatment.
Complete all intake forms on admission of all clients, including orientation form, as requested.
Administer Urine Analysis (UA); perform proper storage of the sample; accurately complete information in the system; assure proper transferring of UA sample to the appropriate testing authority.
Create current progress notes (as assigned).
Perform all client day-to-day duties including assisting clients with ADLs.
Oversee clients' recreational activities, transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
Organizes and facilitates specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities.
Maintain detailed notes of all incidents occurring during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly.
Attend and participate in in-service training and other training as directed by management.
Perform receptionist duties, as needed, and relay telephone messages promptly to various staff members and clients.
Provide oversight to clients during housekeeping, meal service, and various daily activities.
Perform related work as assigned, including assisting staff and clients with laundry, dishes, housekeeping, and garbage disposal.
Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques to the situation.
Provide information to the treatment team to inform treatment decision making.
Link clients to available resources in the community post-treatment.
Assist clients in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
Promote and adhere to the workplace values of integrity, respect, trust, teamwork, quality, and excellence.
Other duties as assigned