Peer Recovery Specialist- Serenity (Full Time)

(Full Time)
Location: Woonsocket, RI

Serenity Peer Recovery Specialist (Full Time)

The Serenity Center is a Peer-run recovery support center designed to assist individuals in navigating their personal recovery journey. Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance. Evaluate client needs and contribute to the development of a person-centered recovery plan. Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to: food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items; behavioral health resources; recovery resources; emergency shelter resources; benefits and entitlements; applications for SSI/SSDI/TDI, etc.; housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.; education/employment resources; family supports; medical providers; and resolution of legal barriers. Conduct care coordination with other providers. Willing to run recovery groups, including those intended for individuals belonging to specialty populations: women, LGBTQ+, veterans, BIPOC, and formerly incarcerated.


Leverage personal experience to teach and role model healthy living, and effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.

Must be willing to work some late-day, evening hours, and occasional weekend hours.


Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not mandatory.


EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:


High school diploma or GED required . Must have Peer Support Certification or be willing to work towards it.


Benefits


Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our website and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.


About Us


Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.


Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.


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