Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Job Summary The Peer Support Specialist role is to use their own unique, life-altering experience to guide and support others who are in recovery from substance abuse. The PRSS will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. Qualifications and Education Requirements High school diploma or GED WV Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification Must have been in recovery for a minimum of two years and be involved with a personal support and / or recovery system and not have received SUD treatment for the preceding six months Ability to work well independently and in a team environment Ability to work with a diverse group of people Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance, and car registration, able to transport clients in own vehicle and company vehicles Preferred Skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Must be resourceful, an independent and critical thinker, and self-sufficient Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information Proficient understanding of basic office applications and computer skills. Certifications All certifications will be required to be completed within 30 days of employment with yearly revalidation per company’s policy HIPAA Adult CPR -First Aid Blood Borne Pathogens Professional Boundaries Training UDS competency SUD competency Cultural Diversity training and competency Naloxone Training Crisis intervention training that includes workplace violence, education Other Trainings as assigned Requirement of at least 25 Continuing Education hours per year for agency for all direct care staff Role and Responsibilities Providing medically necessary services to clients with SUD Primary role is to assist clients in overcoming barriers and helping them bridge the gaps between their needs and available resources in their community to sustain their recovery process. Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and challenges regarding recovery. Provide emotional support services - demonstrate empathy, caring, or concern to bolster a person’s self-esteem and confidence. Provide informational support services - Share knowledge and information and/or provide life or vocational skills training. Provide emotional support services - Provide concrete assistance to help others accomplish tasks. Provide emotional support services - Facilitate contacts with other people to promote learning of social and recreational skills, create community and acquire a sense of belonging. Ability to share personal lived experience in a way that empowers others, understanding that all sharing of lived experience must benefit the client, not the PRSS Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible Provide education and advocacy within the community and reduce the stigma and discrimination against people with mental health and substance use disorders Facilitate the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed recovery plan, facilitate aftercare services Support Connections to community based, mutual self-helps groups. Link individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed. Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies. Etc.). Assist with adult living skills lost while in active substance use Complete progress notes and documentation in a timely manner, including billing and recovery plans, upload these to EMR database Attend treatment team meetings periodically Attend weekly PRSS meetings Transport clients during initial transition period to help them acclimate. Collecting urine drug screens periodically and maintaining UDS competency Other duties and documentation as directed #J-18808-Ljbffr