Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Drexel University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist’s (PRS) role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. This individual serves as an advocate and motivator to recovering individuals to help promote long-term recovery. PRS will develop trusting relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries, help clients address challenges during the recovery process, and assist client in linkage and engagement in care. PRS will also direct community outreach efforts. This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Requirements

Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years
Personal lived experience with substance use disorder and recovery, with demonstrated stability in recovery
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop clear lines of professional boundaries
Understanding of Harm Reduction Principles and Practices
Knowledge of recovery process and community resources available in Philadelphia
Ability to adapt and work efficiently within a variety of situations
Peer Specialist certification

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience preferred
Bilingual - Spanish and English preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to establish and cultivate relationships with community members and organizations
Professionally represent Drexel HOPE program to clients, community members and community organizations
Conduct intake assessments, rapid HIV tests and rapid hepatitis C tests for new HOPE clients
Engage patients by sharing individual story of recovery and develop meaningful and trusting relationships with patients, acting as a mentor
Assess individual needs, identify barriers to successful connection to and retention in care, and coordinate with care team to connect clients to services as appropriate
Handle the logistics for patients such as arranging transportation for the client, managing follow-up appointments, and collaborating with other care team members.
Coordinate warm-hand offs with MOUD sites and community agencies.
Support clients in addressing challenges of recovery process and assist and guides clients towards developing goals.
Provide ongoing support and mentorship throughout engagement in program
Conduct HIV and viral hepatitis education, testing, and patient navigation including organizing community testing events, follow-up on test results, linkage to prevention & treatment services, and patient navigation to improve treatment adherence.
Log and track HIV and viral hepatitis data
Ability to travel (car, walk or public transportation) to other community locations.
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides phlebotomy services to clients when needed.