Peer Recovery Specialist

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolina's (V Full time
JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will serve as a recovery agent for participants of the Medication Assisted Treatment Program individuals who are experiencing acute psychiatric crises. The PS will provide and advocate for effective recovery-based services to aid in creating a stable environment for individuals with a substance abuse disorder or a dual diagnosis (substance abuse disorder and mental health). The focus is improving daily living skills and improving access to programming.  The PS brings a unique asset to the treatment team as the PS has firsthand and or learned experience with recovery that allows the PS to fully empathize and relate to the life experiences of program participant and offers hope and support in overcoming obstacles. Have knowledge of the recovery process, signs and symptoms of substance abuse and mental health issues, and community resources that support independent living.  

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: 

  • Work one-on-one with each participant to determine strengths and needs to develop and meet self-directed recovery goals 
  • Utilize tools such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to help participants create their own individualized recovery plan. 
  • Assist participants in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve his/her goals of self-directed recovery and housing stability. 
  • Assist client in identifying and plugging into self-help groups, community groups, faith based community groups to foster participant’s community involvement 
  • Work closely with Crisis Clinicians to collaborate continuity of care and place referrals to the community as needed.  
  • Assist participants with empowerment skills to improve coping techniques and self-help strategies  
  • Consult with direct supervisor or supervisor on duty regarding participant’s personal needs, behavior and service planning. 
  • Follow appropriate critical incident protocol and accompanying documentation 
  • Provide in-home visitation to support participants. 
  • Maintain a comprehensive and accurate written record of events that occur during visitations 
  • As clinically appropriate, share their own recovery story and how they tackled obstacles or challenges in their recovery journey to help normalize participant experience. 
  • Manage a caseload of approximately 5-15 adults at any given time.
  • Responsible for linking clients as they transition through the levels of care, ensuring that the individual treatment and recovery plan is formulated and implemented
  • Maintain healthy boundaries with program participants
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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