Peer Recovery Support Specialist

CHILDRENS NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LLC•Fort Myers, FL

10d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist is an adult with a personal history of drug addiction and/or alcoholism who has been in long-term recovery from all substances for at least two years. The position supports families involved in the child welfare system as they work toward successful completion of case plans related to substance use issues. Specialists engage parents in nonjudgmental, supportive discussions about community recovery resources, participate in meetings when requested, and may mentor youth affected by substance use. The role includes connecting with families at reunification, sharing documentation and feedback with child welfare case managers, and conducting requested home visits to assess engagement and progress. The specialist recognizes and responds appropriately to crisis situations, follows established policies and protocols, and enters required data in FSFN. This position reports to the Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work week is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The supervisor sets the employee’s work hours; business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening hours may be required as needed. Travel within and outside Circuit 20—Lee, Charlotte, Collier, and Hendry/Glades counties—is required. Non-certified specialists must complete Peer Recovery Support and Wrap-Around training, then obtain full certification through the Florida Certification Board. Certified specialists must complete 10 hours of relevant in-service training annually.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of peer recovery experience as an adult in recovery.
At least two years in long-term recovery from all substances, as stated in the job description.
Working knowledge of community services in the local five-county area.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work as a team member and in a multicultural environment.
Effective listening skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including fax, telephone, calculator, computer, scanner, printer, and copier.
Competence with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and basic email procedures and meeting scheduling.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance; driver's license check required.
Must pass criminal background screening, including fingerprinting and local law enforcement and FBI/FDLE checks, and a drug screening; the posting also specifies a Level II Background Check.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory documents, contracts, policies, and case records; respond to inquiries or complaints; and present information effectively to children, families, staff, management, and outside agencies.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, anticipate needs or problems, and develop solutions.
Ability to sit for extended periods; walk, stand, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear; sufficient visual acuity to read and operate office machines; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Commitment to empowering others, valuing nurturing families, believing in people’s capacity to grow and change, building respectful relationships, collaborating with others, maintaining an appropriate helping role, setting appropriate limits, and supporting children’s safety and permanency.

Responsibilities

Meet with families at reunification and provide information about community recovery resources.
Provide documentation and feedback to child welfare case managers.
Conduct home visits when requested by a child welfare case manager to assess family engagement and progress.
Recognize crisis situations and take appropriate action, following applicable policies, procedures, and protocols.
Complete required data collection in FSFN.
Produce periodic reports as requested.
Participate in meetings as requested and provide input.
Engage parents in supportive, nonjudgmental discussions about recovery resources; potentially mentor youth affected by substance use.
Complete required training and certification, and annual in-service training if certified.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.