Peer Support Specialist PSS

POSITION SUMMARY

The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) will provide Peer Recovery Support Services acting as a mentor and guide for those seeking or sustaining recovery. Through the process of coaching, the PRC promotes recovery by helping a peer remove barriers, connect to the recovery community and engage in supportive services. Coaching offers a unique opportunity to build relationships of equality, trust and confidence in which a PRC values each peer’s individual beliefs and supports them in mapping out a self-directed journey towards recovery.

The PRC will maintain a recovery circle of fifteen to twenty active peers, with the expectation of frequency of engagement that supports long term recovery. The PRC will maintain accurate documentation of coaching sessions, referrals, evaluations, and wellness recovery plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as a role model who shares personal strengths and skills as well as the hope that recovery is possible for everyone
• Support the values of Communities for Recovery
• Model, advocate, and promote recovery goals and philosophy within the community
• Provide monthly reports to Program Director of all activities

Coaching

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB SUPPORTS & TRAINING PROVIDED :

EXPERIENCE

Required

Preferred

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

WORKING CONDITIONS :

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