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SOS Recovery Community Organization
Position Description
Our Mission: To support all people affected by substance use with peer-based solutions and advocacy to reduce the harm and stigma of drugs.
Our Vision: A world where recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs is possible and widely embraced through low-barrier access to inclusive and respectful support, and where all who seek long term recovery have access to care & resources’ they need to achieve their self-defined goals.
JOB TITLE: Criminal Justice Peer-Recovery Specialist
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellently demonstrated listening skills and a high level of social and emotional intelligence.
Demonstrated ability to work with participants compassionately and empathically.
A State of NH, Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) credential is preferred and will be required within 6 months of hiring.
Formal training and proficiency in Motivational Interviewing skills will need to be demonstrated within 12 months of hiring.
A basic understanding of harm reduction principles and the ability to support them.
Working knowledge of a variety of addiction recovery modalities and ability to articulate, support and respect the delivery of multiple pathways of recovery in a community-based setting. Flexibility is required as weekly scheduling will vary and will regularly include Saturdays.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/NH High School Equivalency (HiSET) required.
Experience in peer-based recovery support services, harm-reduction preferred and/or previous experience within the substance use disorder treatment field.
Preference will be given to SOS volunteers and/or SOS Recovery Center Coordinators who have experience and documented hours of training and recovery or harm reduction support service experience.
Certificate of completion for The Art & Science of Peer Assisted Recovery® (PAR) or equivalent, as well as completion of Ethical Considerations for Peer-Assisted Recovery or equivalent is preferred and required within 90 days of hire.
Physical Requirements:
SOS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, SOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SOS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
Experience:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$54k-68k (estimate)
08/08/2023
05/06/2024
sosrco.org
Durham, NY
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