Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Hazel Atlas - Wheeling, WV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Not Specified

Salary Range

$30680.00 - $38999.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for the development of a Peer Recovery Network for youth / young adults. This position will outreach and coordinate existing recovery services and develop other necessary strength-based supports needed to promote successful recovery. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations and generally accepted practices.

Research other successful youth peer recovery networks.

B. Outreach to peer recovery networks to learn about supports necessary to promote successful recovery.

C. Outreach to local peer recovery providers to coordinate efforts.

D. Become a certified Recovery Coach.

E. Arrange local Recovery Coach Training and promote certification process.

F. Arrange and participate in public speaking engagements to promote awareness and accessibility of recovery services.

G. Assist with tracking and reporting performance measures.

H. Complete necessary documentation and grant reporting.

I. Assist with transportation to improve accessibility of recovery services.

J. Assist with applications for private funding to support recovery efforts.

K Attend necessary treatment team and community meetings.

• Assist consumers in accessing benefits.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications