Peer Recovery Support Specialist

MnTC•Brainerd, MN

3d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Work where you matter! Play a critical role in leading our clients at our Brainerd facility as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is a leader in the recovery community, offering a broad spectrum of treatments services and recovery programs for men, women, and teens across Minnesota. As a part of our team, you’ll find a workplace with strong values, invested managers, and supportive co-workers as well as numerous awards, including Newsweek’s “Best Addiction Treatment Center” and seven time recipient of the Star Tribune's “Top Work Places.” Essential duties and responsibilities: Provide 1:1 Peer mentoring and a strength based approach for identified participants on a regular or as needed basis. Provide assistant to clients in the form of filling out forms, making call, and accompanying clients to appointments/court. Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation for all contact, communication, and services rendered with clients. Meeting with PRSS supervisor weekly for supervision. Mentoring through self-disclosure of personal recovery experiences. Accompanying persons and/or help schedule activities that support recovery such as self-help groups, obtaining sponsorship. Assistance accessing resources to obtain housing, employment, education, and advocacy Other duties as assigned or required. Personnel Supervised: None

Requirements

High school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency
Possess a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Credential (CPRS) through the Minnesota Certification Board.
Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.
Ability to successfully complete background check process.
Documented one year freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
Must possess a MN state driver’s license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

6-12 months working knowledge in the field of substance abuse use disorder and/or mental health.
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Competent computer skills and ability to effectively enter information into various systems.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 Peer mentoring and a strength based approach for identified participants on a regular or as needed basis.
Provide assistant to clients in the form of filling out forms, making call, and accompanying clients to appointments/court.
Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation for all contact, communication, and services rendered with clients.
Meeting with PRSS supervisor weekly for supervision.
Mentoring through self-disclosure of personal recovery experiences.
Accompanying persons and/or help schedule activities that support recovery such as self-help groups, obtaining sponsorship.
Assistance accessing resources to obtain housing, employment, education, and advocacy
Other duties as assigned or required.