Peer Support / CRS

Valley Forge Medical•Lower Providence Township, PA

About The Position

Promote meaningful engagement in treatment and long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging people seeking sobriety during inpatient treatment. Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role provides peer-based recovery support, assists with patient activities and transportation, documents recovery progress, and supports patients during and after treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Peer Support certification required.
Understanding of addiction recovery principles and methodologies.
Proficiency in providing support to individuals in treatment.
Ability to educate on recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
Skill in modeling healthy behaviors and building therapeutic relationships.
Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care.
Competence in facilitating group therapy sessions.
Adherence to hospital policies for quality assurance and safety.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

Offer recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
Build rapport through relationship building and active listening.
Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.
Collaborate with CRS, clinical, and medical staff.
Document recovery progress in the EMR.
Maintain patient closet inventory.
Participate in patient leisure events and milieu activities.
Facilitate small group activities, including goal setting and discharge planning.
Escort patients to internal and external appointments.
Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings.
Monitor and support patients during meals.
Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.
Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
Assist during doctor’s rounds and take vital signs.
Support smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and transportation.
Implement the Buddy Program and document group sessions.
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.