Job Summary: The Peer Recovery Support Specialist role is to use their own unique, life-altering experience to guide and support others who are in recovery from substance abuse. The PRSS will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

● High school diploma or GED

● WV Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification

● Must have been in recovery for a minimum of two years and be involved with a personal support and / or recovery system and not have received SUD treatment for the preceding six months

● Attestation of Recovery Statement

● Lived experience/ history of receiving mental health services, substance abuse disorder, or trauma

● Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

● Ability to work with a diverse group of people

● At least 18 years of age

● Valid driver's license and auto insurance preferred

Preferred Skills

● Effective verbal and written communication skills

● Must be resourceful, an independent and critical thinker, and self-sufficient

● Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

● Proficient understanding of basic office applications and computer skills.

Certifications

All certifications will be required to be completed prior to start date with revalidation per company’s policy

● HIPAA

● Adult CPR - First Aid

● Blood Borne Pathogens

● WV Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification

CPI validation required within 30 days of employment with revalidation per company’s policy.

Role and Responsibilities

● Assist individuals with recovery planning, relapse prevention, housing needs, and education/employment

● Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding

● Maintain project logs, reports, and records of activities with clients in appropriate files or database.

● Exhibit a non-judgmental approach, listen with empathy, and have the ability to support people in discovering their own solutions

● Ability to share personal lived experience in a way that empowers others

● Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible

● Provide education and advocacy within the community and reduce the stigma and discrimination against people with mental health and substance use disorders

● Inspire hope and create connection for people new to recovery

● Facilitate the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed recover plan for their clients.

● Support Connections to community based, mutual self-helps groups. Link individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed. Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies. Etc.).

● 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. This will involve a collaborative effort including the recovering person, agency staff, and other relevant stakeholders.

● Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.

● Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and is able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe healing environment for all.

● Other duties as directed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• WV PRSS State Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person