POSITION SUMMARY The Peer Specialist, as an individual in sustained recovery from addiction, provides hope to patients in early recovery and helps them stay in recovery, thus reducing the likelihood of relapse. With their powerful message of hope, combined with the experience of the peer specialist who has been successful in their recovery efforts, these services extend the clinical reach of treatment and go directly into the lives of people who most need them. In early recovery especially, the peer specialist acts as mentor or coach, providing and advocating for effective recovery based services, in addition to: 1) supporting patients in obtaining services that suit that individual's recovery needs; 2) informing patients about community and natural supports and how to utilize these in the recovery process; 3) supporting patients in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness objectives necessary to reach his/her recovery and wellness goals. The peer specialist is supervised by the nurse care manager. Services may be delivered in community, in-home or office settings. Hourly Rate $20.00 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED. Must be an individual with lived recovery experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CCAR peer certification. Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs. LOCATIONNew Britain, CT SCHEDULEPart Time- 20 hours per week EMPLOYEE BENEFITSWheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:- For Good Health- Wellness Programs- Free annual flu shots- For Career Advancement- Training and development opportunities - For Work Life Balance - Some paid time off- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling- Employee discounts on cell phone services ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide education on addiction recovery.Assist, in conjunction with other team members, recovering persons to develop and implement their unique recovery plans, inclusive of the person’s personal interests, goals, strengths and vulnerabilities regarding recovery.Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.Provide in-person and telephonic support, coaching and mentoring to help clients meet their recovery goals.Attend self-help groups and other community supports as needed to help clients make use of the supports.Transport clients when necessary to help clients accomplish specific recovery goals.Documentation of activities in client record as required by Wheeler Clinic.Assist Program Manager and clinical staff as directed.Assists in professional training, outreach, and public education services as assigned. This may include professional conferences, workshops and training for behavioral health agencies. May represent the agency at community forums or serve on inter-organizational committees as directed.Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.