Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Summary:

Assist individuals in establishing necessary connections with available supports in the facility and the community that will facilitate initiation and ongoing engagement in the recovery process. Assist individuals in developing and solidifying long-term recovery supports and providing services before, during, and following an individual’s engagement in the treatment continuum.

Monday- Friday

Responsibilities:

• Provide lived experience expertise and interact with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain regular contact with referral sources as indicated.
• Prepare and conduct concurrent reviews to referral sources as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for timely completion of medical record documentation.
• Facilitate group sessions.
• Document all client or peripheral contacts.
• Participate in facility peer engagement processes.
• Foster productive, effective, and professional relationships with all disciplines.
• Keep supervisor informed.
• Provide transportation for clients to access community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPRS certification.
• One year of work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility preferred.
• One year of direct peer support experience preferred.