Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist - MyPIR

Bay State Community Services•Brockton, MA

About The Position

The Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist draws on their own lived experience of recovery and healing to inspire hope and help young adults achieve personal goals. The role promotes self-determination, personal responsibility, and young adult empowerment. The specialist helps young people find their own recovery pathways and contributes to a statewide group of young people who are proud to be in recovery. This position is per diem, with a flexible schedule of up to 20 hours per week. Driving is required. Bay State Community Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment.

Requirements

Lived experience with sustained recovery.
Experience working with young adults and understanding their developmental needs, feelings, physical characteristics, and emotional challenges during early recovery from substance use disorder.
Knowledge of recovery resources available in local Massachusetts communities.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance.
Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by the program.

Responsibilities

Use personal recovery from substances to support other young people.
Provide young people with a voice in their communities.
Plan recovery activities that bring young people together.
Run peer support groups for young people.
Provide education and support to young people.
Work as part of a team of recovery specialists who support one another.
Organize and participate in community recovery events in the area.
Help other young people find their recovery pathway.
Participate in a statewide group of young people who are proud to be in recovery.
Drive as required.