Peer Specialist for our AGOP Program

Thrive Behavioral Health•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 Behavioral Health is the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County and has provided mental health and substance use services since 1976. Its programs are based on evidence-based, person-centered care, and the organization has more than a dozen locations and over 300 employees. The Peer Specialist provides direct mental health services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, community support, and residential settings. Drawing on lived recovery experience, the specialist serves as a role model, educates and supports clients, and helps them develop coping strategies, self-help skills, support systems, recovery goals, hope, and self-esteem. The role helps people regain personal control over their lives and recovery processes. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the first shift. The Peer Specialist reports directly to the Program Manager – Substance Abuse Outpatient and is supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health’s supervision policy. Thrive describes its workplace values as dignity, respect, teamwork, and professional support and development.

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 Rhode Island 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, inspire hope, and share relevant life experiences and lessons learned.
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 new clients with orientation to mental health and co-occurring disorders services.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, cultural competence, and trauma-informed practice.
Help individuals recognize their abilities, strengths, and assets and use them in recovery.
Assist individuals in identifying personal interests and goals.
Educate and engage individuals in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan process to recognize triggers and early 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 nurture a peer-support culture, such as community meetings and peer council.
Help develop and implement educational and support groups and other activities that benefit the program community, such as a warm line or calendar of events.
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 community integration, including public transportation training, educational and GED classes, vocational services, health and wellness resources, banking, and financial entitlements.
Assist individuals in learning how to access and maintain stable housing and facilitate the process of obtaining reasonable accommodations.
Review the email account daily for new messages.
Represent Thrive positively in a manner consistent 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.
10 sick days per year.
One float day.
Birthday off.
11 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 equal to two times annual salary.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with a 2% company match.
Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee referral bonuses.