peer support recovery specialist

Job Summary:

Under supervision, the Peer Support Recovery Specialist will promote a recovery-based approach to peer care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources and other supportive services, to aid in peers' recovery from substance use/co-occurring and mental health challenges.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide support to peers and colleagues in daily activities essential to the recovery program objectives, including, but not limited to, screening/intake, strength assessment, orientation, recovery planning, community resources (referrals), peer engagement (recovery check-ups), evaluation (quality/productivity), customer service.

· Provide assistance aimed at supporting community functioning and independence, e.g., shopping, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, using public transportation, meeting attendance.

· Facilitate groups and educate peers on personal care/self-support, recovery and relapse prevention skills and other groups/meetings that will initiate and sustain recovery.

· Participate in community events and speaking engagements in an effort to advocate and to provide access to recovery support and services.

· Provide transportation as assigned to ensure peers access to behavioral health services, as well as other needed community services.

· Provide information and assistance in the following activities as assigned: recovery planning, recovery commitment, crisis plans, self-determination, and AA/NA and support meetings.

· Provide recovery support related functions (linking, coordinating, monitoring) or peer coaching/support as assigned and in conjunction with peer's primary care, behavioral health and other providers.

· Provide supportive services during times of peer crisis/relapse as identified.

· Facilitate groups and educate peers on personal care/self-help, recovery and relapse prevention skills and other groups/meetings that will initiate and sustain recovery.

Required Skills & Abilities:

· Ability to plan and organize.

· Strong communication, interpersonal skills.

· Effective presentation skills.

· The ability to relate well to people of all ages, cultural and religious backgrounds.

· Intermediate computer skills required; use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and HER.

· Flexible, highly organized, and have the ability to work within a team structure.

· Able to think quickly and act appropriately in emergencies or crisis situations.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Able to work in a diverse, ever-changing environment.

· Practices recovery in his/her own life.

· Coachable and teachable

· Can promote a healthy, positive, and safe work environment.

. Has a two year sobriety in recovery and/or co-occurring mental health.

Minimum Requirements:

· Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.

· Must have 2 years sobriety in recovery and/or a co-occurring mental health challenges. Must have lived experience yourself. Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not have lived experience and/or have not obtain 2 years in recovery.

· Must have knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health and recovery principles.

· Must have reliable transportation, a valid state of Texas driver's license, and current automobile liability insurance. Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not have your own vehicle.

Preferred:

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending