Peer Specialist for our AGOP Program

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC•Warwick, RI

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About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, non-exempt Peer Specialist for its adult substance use program in Warwick, Rhode Island. Thrive is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving Kent County and provides mental health and substance use services through evidence-based, person-centered programs. The Peer Specialist provides direct support to people receiving services in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support, and residential settings. Drawing on lived experience in recovery, the specialist serves as a role model, shares recovery lessons, teaches coping strategies, and helps individuals clarify rehabilitation and recovery goals and build support systems. The role supports people in gaining greater control over their lives and recovery, while fostering self-help skills, hope, self-esteem, and community integration. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift. The Peer Specialist reports directly to the Program Manager- Substance Abuse Outpatient and is supervised under Thrive Behavioral Health’s Supervision Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Within the last three years, at least 12 months of successful paid or voluntary work experience, full-time or part-time and not necessarily consecutive, or one year of post-secondary education totaling 24 credit hours.
Completion and passing of a Peer Specialist certification program approved by the RI Certification Board.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
Valid driver's license or ability to obtain necessary transportation to perform the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Act as a recovery role model, share lived experiences and lessons, and inspire hope.
Model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate coping skills.
Engage individuals who may be at risk and provide stage-appropriate recovery education and support, including use of the leveling system and evidence-based practices.
Assist with orientation for people new to mental health or co-occurring disorders services.
Use cultural sensitivity, cultural competence, and trauma-informed approaches appropriate to individuals’ needs.
Help people identify and recognize their abilities, strengths, assets, interests, and personal goals.
Educate and engage individuals in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan process to identify early triggers and signs of relapse and use coping strategies as alternatives to more restrictive services.
Facilitate Double Trouble, 12 Step, or other self-help groups for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Co-facilitate meetings that support a peer-support culture, such as community meetings and peer council.
Help develop and implement educational and support groups and community activities, such as a warm line or events calendar.
Help individuals develop and practice skills identified in their rehabilitation plans, including through off-site coaching during appointments and social, leisure, recreational, spiritual, or peer-support activities.
Connect individuals with community resources and peer supports to promote integration, including transportation training, educational and GED classes, vocational services, health and wellness resources, banking, and financial entitlements.
Help individuals learn to access and maintain stable housing and facilitate reasonable accommodations.
Review the email account daily for new messages.
Represent Thrive positively and consistently with its Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.

Benefits

Three weeks of vacation to start, increasing to four weeks after two years of employment.
Ten sick days per year.
One float day.
Birthday off.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid lunch.
Low-deductible medical insurance plan.
Dental insurance available for as low as $0 per month.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance worth twice annual salary.
Long-term disability.
401(k) with a 2% company match.
Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee referral bonuses.