Peer Recovery Specialist

2 weeks ago

Richmond, United States OneSource Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST (Certified, preferred)

OneSource ARTS is a regional substance abuse treatment company that has provided comprehensive, community-based mental health and substance abuse services for over 20 years. Our team is committed to improving the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Peer Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. May serve as a substitute on occasion as a primary facilitator; consults with therapists, counselors, nurse staff and other professionals to share information, to discuss early intervention and/or treatment methods and techniques and recommendations for appropriate treatment interventions; assists with substance abuse recovery/wellness classes for clients, their families, and other concerned persons. Serves as an advocate for clients in their while in the program and/or therapeutic communities; and performs other duties as requested.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Have at least High school diploma/G.E.D; bachelor’s degree preferred but not necessary.
  2. Have worked within the last three years with at least 12 months total of successful or part or full time paid or voluntary work experience and have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist.
  3. Understand and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery.
  4. Have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
  5. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  6. Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
  7. Possess an understanding of client health and welfare issues.
  8. Proven competencies in the computer systems and applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.
  9. Team player with a pleasant demeanor.
  10. Possess a valid Virginia drivers’ license.
  11. Pass Federal and state background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate as part of agency clinical team involving the provision of an array of substance abuse educational services within the group and program setting. Peer Recovery Specialists update and complete records for all clients with whom they have had contact, as well as the implementation of treatment goals and objectives. Facilitating peer support groups as needed is also expected. Under close clinical and administrative supervision, to perform entry level work in the treatment, mentoring, education and referral of clients and other concerned persons involved with the substance abuse program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  1. Maintain and update client logs, reports and records in appropriate files and database(s).
  2. Provide recovery education to service recipients for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance.
  3. Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
  4. Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
  5. Assist/coach recovering persons develop their own plan for advancing their recovery; for “getting the life they want.”
  6. Recovery Planning -- facilitate (via personal coaching) the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery Plan. The goal should be to transition from professionally assisted recovery initiation to personally directed, community supported recovery maintenance.
  7. Promote self-advocacy by assisting recovering persons to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
  8. 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 person’s goals and interests. This will involve a collaborative effort including the recovering person, agency staff and other relevant stakeholders.
  9. Support connections to community based, mutual self-help 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, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies, etc.).
  10. Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency.
  11. As recovery specialist position evolves and knowledge increases, visit community resources with recovering persons to assist them in becoming familiar with potential opportunities.
  12. Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
  13. Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after they leave the program to ensure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others in the agency if needed. Long-term engagement, support, and encouragement.
  14. Other duties as directed by Clinical Director and/or management staff including medication administration.
  15. Develop, implement, and promote ongoing community training opportunities.
  16. Work with staff and other community professionals to implement and promote recovery-oriented training programs and opportunities.


SALARY: $21-$25/hour

EMAIL: HRPAYROLL@ONESOURCEOFVA.ORG

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