Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist - MyPIR

Bay State Community Services Inc • Boston, MA

5d • $22 - $23

About The Position

The Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist draws on personal 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 supports young people in finding their own recovery pathways and helps provide them with a voice in their communities.

The position involves providing education and support, leading peer support groups, planning activities, and organizing and participating in community recovery events. The specialist works as part of a statewide team of recovery specialists and young people in recovery. Driving is required. The schedule is per diem and flexible, for up to 20 hours per week.

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 (SUD).
• Knowledge of recovery resources available in local Massachusetts communities.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license, 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.
• Help young people have 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 local area.
• Help young people find their recovery pathways.
• Drive as required.

Benefits

• The employer qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed