Peer Recovery Support Specialist - PROACT

Marshall Health•Huntington, WV

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will provide support to individuals in recovery from substance use challenges. This role requires lived experience and a commitment to recovery principles. The specialist will work with individuals to help them navigate their recovery journey, connect with resources, and maintain stability.

Requirements

Lived experience with substance use challenges.
Self-identify as being in recovery for at least two (2) years.
Involved with a personal support and/or recovery system.
Reside in stable housing.
No legal involvement within the last two (2) years and/or pending legal issues.
No intensive behavioral health treatment involvement within the last six two (2) years, including intensive services, crisis stabilization/detoxification services, residential treatment services and/or psychiatric hospitalization.
Minimum of one year work experience in the field of addiction/recovery.
Computer skills.
Written and verbal aptitudes.
Transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support to individuals in recovery.
Assist individuals in developing and utilizing personal support and recovery systems.
Help individuals maintain stable housing.
Connect individuals with relevant resources and services.
Document progress and maintain records.

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