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