Recovery Support Peer Specialist

2 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States The Council on Recovery Full time

 The Council on Recovery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to keep our community healthy, productive, and safe by providing services and information to all who may be adversely affected by alcohol, drugs, and related issues. 

As a Recovery Support Peer Specialist, you will be providing community-based services to anyone over the age of 18 who resides in Harris County who identifies with a substance use disorder, including a mental health condition, aspires to initiate or maintain their recovery, and improve their lives.   In this role, you will be able to support and walk alongside participants, removing barriers and empowering them on their recovery journey. Additionally, you will also meet people where they are in their recovery and support them on their chosen path of recovery. 

This position (RSPS) provides peer-based support to individuals seeking or maintaining recovery from substance use. This role assists individuals in navigating resources, building recovery capital, and developing the skills needed to achieve independence, resilience, and sustained recovery. The RSPS uses lived experience, recovery tools, and professional training to empower peers and connect them with community supports to sustain their self-identified recovery goals. 

Requirements

  • Must carry a full RSPS Certification with the Texas Certification Board 
  • High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's Degree in a behavioral health field preferred, but not required 
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of lived experience in recovery from a substance use disorder 
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Recovery Coach or Peer Recovery Specialist 
  • Bilingual preferred but not required 
  • Experience facilitating groups to vulnerable populations 
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication (written, reading, verbal, and communication skills 
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team 
  • Skilled with computers, Virtual/Video platforms, Tech Savvy, Microsoft Office Suite is a must, i.e., Word, Excel 
  • Local travel required, must have reliable transportation 
  • Valid Texas driver's license and current proof of insurance 

Preferred Experience  

  • Working knowledge of community resources and ability to develop relationships with outside agencies 
  • Experience in the use of Motivational Interviewing Techniques 
  • Familiar with the Stages of Change and Phases of Recovery 
  • Knowledgeable of the HHSC Clinical Management system, aka (CMBHS), is a plus 
  • Assisting with issues that may impede day-to-day functioning and progress in working toward recovery 
  • Accompanying individuals through new environments, services, and systems when appropriate and requested 
  • Building on an individual's strengths, needs, interests, and capabilities to improve recovery capital

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