What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist position at Community Resource Center?
MUST HAVE LIVED EXPERTISE WITH SUBSTANCE MISUSE. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR OF SOBRIETY IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION. Knowledge of the recovery process and resources available preferred.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Community Resource Center is a non-for-profit Community Mental Health agency that has been in operation since 1969 offering mental health and substance abuse services to Marion, Clinton and Fayette counties.
Visit us at: CRCONLINE.INFO or facebook.com/crcforbehavioralhealth
CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17-19
Job Duties:
Qualifications: 21 years of age; be in full and sustained recovery from substance use for one year; have lived substance use experience; must be able to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist through a state certification; no felony conviction within last two years and pass DCFS and state police back ground checks. Valid driver's license required.
Responsibilities: (Training Provided)
Be willing to share your lived expertise to assist others in their recovery process
Provide support and advocacy to individuals in treatment services
Provide case management services to individuals in treatment services
Identify barriers to treatment and develop a plan to help reduce barriers
Benefits:
Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation, personal, holidays)
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
CRC is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19