Peer Recovery Specialist - Housing Intake

SUMMARY

We are searching for a Peer Recovery Specialist to support clients by offering outreach, encouragement, and support. The Peer Recovery Specialist will cultivate and secure a connection with individuals, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model.This role is specifically designed to work with our Intake/Outreach team to provide support to participants who are transitioning into housing. This support is broad and can cover an array of services related to emotional, referral/resources, logistical help, and being a bridge for our participants who are moving from homelessness to housed. They will be a member of the Intake team and support the work that is done.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Empower clients by helping them identify and remove barriers to housing.

• Connect clients to resources and organizations to help foster and sustain long-term health and increase remaining successfully housed.

• Meet with clients on a regular basis to discuss routine transition issues while pulling on the peer perspective.

• Provide direct assistance in the form of transportation, filling out forms or making phone calls, and accompanying clients to appointments to support the process.

• Assist in finding necessary community services to meet basic needs.

• Interface with family members or other involved parties for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing a person's functioning and recovery.

• Provide education about self-help groups and sponsorship and assist clients in finding recovery support meetings that accommodate schedules, child care, etc.

• Participation in clinical supervision at least twice monthly

• Support ISP documentation upon entry into housing. Provide support for assessments and engagement in services

• Support new participants in housing for up to 90 days to assure successful transition into a housing community

• Other duties as assigned

Pay range: $21-$23/hour

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Completion of recovery coach training program offered by the MCB (training provided).

• 1+ years of experience providing support services in a behavioral health / chemical health / and or supported housing setting.


• Lived experience in behavioral health / chemical health / and or supported housing


• Current and valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.


• Able to obtain CPRS certification within 6 months of employment

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals recovering from addictions and mental health

• Experience with homeless populations and the homeless system

• Ability to connect with, engage, and empathize with people from diverse backgrounds with multiple challenges.

Join a team whose innovative work addresses the complex and intersecting challenges of addiction, homelessness, disability, poverty, and criminal justice involvement. RS EDEN promotes recovery and resilience in our clients as they build new beginnings through these person-centered programs, including residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment for men, women, and women with children; reentry halfway houses and community supervision for men and women; and supportive housing and housing stability services programs. Our team provides creative solutions that support individual and community safety as well as holistic wellness and recovery.

RS EDEN requires all new hire candidates for this position to successfully undergo and pass a criminal history background check, and driver record screen (DMV check)

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:


Health, Dental, and Vision. Life and Long-Term disability insurance.
Retirement plan with company contribution
Generous paid time off
12 annual holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Note: This job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of responsibilities, but a guide to basic areas of job function and responsibility. Other tasks may be assigned from time-to-time by the supervisor and the position may become specialized in focus, all of which would also be considered a part of this job description. All job descriptions are subject to periodic review and any changes will be addressed with both the employee and supervisor.


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