Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist

1 month ago


Brattleboro, United States Turning Point of Windham County Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Peer Addiction Recovery Coach**

Turning Point Recovery Coaches will provide non-clinical services intended to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining individual recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). The recovery coach promotes a recovery-based approach to participant care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance abuse disorder.
- _Experience in the recovery field or relevant background_
- _Excellent boundaries_
- _A solid understanding of Confidentiality_
- _A balance between one’s peer support and professional requirements to reduce any potential harm_
- _A “go-getter” ready to advance and spread recovery knowledge, opportunities, and hope to the community._

**Peer Addiction Recovery Coach overview**

Recovery Coaching is a professional peer support role credentialed through graduation from Recovery Vermont’s Recovery Coaching Academy and completion of all requirements for IC&RC certification. Some overarching job responsibilities include:

- Provide direct recovery support services, ie. recovery coaching, recovery group facilitation, and outreach to the community.
- Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere at Turning Point, helping keep the environment safe, comfortable and clean for guests.
- Display a warm and welcoming demeanor toward all guests arriving at the Center; providing recovery support to visitors focused on recovery principles, strength-based and evidence-based practices learned through the variety of training opportunities provided in this position.
- Assisting individuals to identify and develop natural community supports to foster independence and community integration.
- Promote the array of Turning Point programs and offerings as well as resources available through local community partners.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with local treatment teams and providers serving Vermont, to assist clients with treatment needs.
- Model and exemplify recovery principles to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable, and utilize personal and professional experience to promote wellness and recovery.
- Abide by HIPAA, 42 CFR Part II, and any additional regulations set forth by Turning Point and BMH.
- Complete all necessary documentation, attend supervision, requested trainings, and participate in Turning Point events.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- A self-identified person in recovery from a substance use disorder or other valuable lived experience who meets a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery.
- Experience with, or educational background of, recovery concepts and practices of recovery that honor multiple pathways to recovery.
- Organized, self-motivated, creative, and committed to working in a diverse environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working with all levels of professionals.
- Experience/comfortability with doing both formal and informal presentations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, as well as experience working with various data platforms.
- Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and current insurance coverage.
- Preferred Recovery Center experience/affiliation.
- Trained Recovery Coach (training will be provided if not certified for committed applicants).
- Understanding of the addiction process, available treatment programs, healthcare options, social service systems and medical systems.
- Preferred Advanced motivational interviewing skills (will train if needed).
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in the hospital and community setting.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

**Experience**:

- Addiction counseling: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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