Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Greater Nashua Mental Health•Nashua, NH
•$18 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. This role utilizes lived experience in recovery and specialized peer support training to assist individuals in engaging in treatment, building recovery capital, navigating community resources, and achieving their personal recovery goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
- CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training required or obtainable.
- Lived experience in recovery required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of community recovery resources.
- Documentation skills for Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and electronic medical records
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.
Nice To Haves
- CRSW certification preferred.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Using a Peer Recovery Coaching framework, provide outreach, peer support, and mentoring for clients in treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Share lived experience in a professional manner to promote hope and recovery.
- Educate individuals on stages of recovery and wellness.
- Assist clients in identifying strengths and recovery goals.
- Connect clients with community supports and recovery resources.
- Provide individual and group peer recovery support services.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other providers.
- Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Choice of 2 health insurance plans
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Paid Extended Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
- Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
