Recovery Support Specialist (Mno wenabdaanket)
About The Position
The Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides peer support to clients working toward recovery from mental health or substance use disorders. Working in collaboration with clinical staff, the specialist provides direct services focused on strengthening recovery through positive role modeling, mentoring, and motivation. The specialist shares personal recovery experiences and provides peer-to-peer support to demonstrate that recovery is attainable. Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages, including Indian children. A criminal history background screening is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- PRSS certification.
- Ability to maintain healthy boundaries within certification requirements.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with recovery and community resources.
- Flexibility to support peers’ unique and individualized recovery choices.
- Ability to maintain required documentation.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and other staff.
- Ability to work within certification requirements.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive work at a computer.
- Some lifting, bending, stretching, and kneeling may be required.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Compliance with all immunization requirements for working in a healthcare setting.
- Criminal history background screening.
Responsibilities
- Support peers’ recovery and personal-life goals.
- Help peers articulate, set, and accomplish personal goals.
- Facilitate self-help and/or support groups.
- Serve as a peer advocate and develop peers’ self-advocacy skills.
- Assist with facilitating peer recovery plans.
- Recognize the complexities and individual nature of the recovery process.
- Respect cultural and spiritual components of recovery.
- Teach and model the importance of self-care.
- Provide peer advocacy during clinic staffing.
- Provide mental health and substance use disorder education in individual and group settings.
- Facilitate transportation related to treatment, recovery, and case management needs.
- Identify and facilitate referrals to community-based resources.
- Perform other duties and projects as required by management.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
