STATE CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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

Attestation of Recovery Statement

Lived experience / history of receiving mental health services, substance abuse disorder, or trauma

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Ability to work with a diverse group of people

At least 18 years of age

Valid driver's license and auto insurance preferred

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 prior to start date with revalidation per companys policy

HIPAA

Adult CPR - First Aid

Blood Borne Pathogens

CPI validation required within 30 days of employment with revalidation per companys policy.

Role and Responsibilities

Assist individuals with recovery planning, relapse prevention, housing needs, and education / employment

Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.

Maintain project logs, reports, and records of activities with clients in appropriate files or database.

Exhibit a non-judgmental approach, listen with empathy, and have the ability to support people in discovering their own solutions

Ability to share personal lived experience in a way that empowers others

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

Inspire hope and create connection for people new to recovery

Facilitate the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed recover plan for their clients.

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.).

Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self-help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the recovering persons goals and interests. This will involve a collaborative effort including the recovering person, agency staff, and other relevant stakeholders.

Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers. Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and is able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe healing environment for all.

Other duties as directed