Job Summary
*ACTIVE CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION AND DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION. NO EXCEPTIONS! These items are non-negotiable*
Join our dedicated team as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Must have active certification), where you will serve as a vital connector and supporter for individuals navigating behavioral health and recovery journeys. In this empowering role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional training to foster hope, resilience, and positive change. Your energetic approach will inspire confidence and motivate individuals toward sustainable recovery, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Shift
M-F 10am-6pm
Duties
- Provide peer-led support by sharing personal recovery experiences to motivate and empower clients.
- Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management to de-escalate situations and ensure safety.
- Develop trusting relationships through mentoring, active listening, and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Assist clients in navigating behavioral health services, including mental health counseling and addiction treatment programs.
- Document interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems while maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educate clients about coping strategies, community resources, and relapse prevention methods.
- Facilitate Peer groups
- All other duties as required within the scope of the job
Requirements
- Proven lived experience with behavioral health challenges or addiction recovery, recognized through certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from an approved organization or agency.
- Strong skills in crisis intervention and crisis management to handle urgent situations effectively.
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles, mental health counseling techniques, and addiction counseling strategies.
- Experience mentoring individuals through recovery processes with compassion and patience.
- Familiarity with social work practices and motivational interviewing methodologies.
- Proficiency in using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation purposes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and foster trust. This position is an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals eager to support others on their recovery journey while advancing their career in behavioral health services. Join us in creating a positive impact—your energy can inspire hope!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
