Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Overview

Recovery Alliance Duluth (RAD) is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) to join our team. The CPRS provides peer-based recovery support to individuals seeking or experiencing recovery from substance use issues. Participants may have experience with justice involvement, domestic violence, homelessness, or housing instability and may be receiving services in community settings, emergency shelters, treatment programs, or other residential and supportive living environments.

The CPRS uses lived experience, compassion, and authentic connection to support individuals in identifying and achieving their own recovery goals. This position provides peer recovery support, recovery coaching, resource navigation, and advocacy while helping participants build recovery capital and strengthen connections to community resources and supports.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, inspiring, open-minded, authentic, and committed to supporting all pathways of recovery. The CPRS will have a strong understanding of peer recovery support services, the local recovery community, and community resources.

Job Overview The RAD Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) delivers peer-based services to individuals seeking or experiencing recovery from substance use issues, who may have justice involvement, experience domestic violence, and/or experience homelessness or at risk of homelessness in public, community living or other community living settings, emergency shelter, or treatment settings. The CPRS will have sound knowledge of community resources and the recovery community, and is expected to be collaborative, inspiring, open-minded, and authentic. This role involves providing peer recovery support, recovery coaching, and resource navigation to support individuals in the community to overcome challenges and achieve their recovery goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide judgment free one-on-one peer recovery support (in person, virtual, telephone) to individuals in recovery, fostering a trusting relationship to encourage open communication.
• Maintain caseload of active participants.
• Assist participants in developing personalized recovery plans that align with their goals and needs.
• Facilitate group sessions focused on building recovery capital.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant interactions and progress in accordance with organizational policies and state and federal requirements.
• Advocate for participants and connect them with appropriate resources. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Work with other RAD staff to host community outreach and recovery events.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment. Maintain confidentiality of all participant information.
• Understand and support multiple pathways of recovery and be willing to embrace a person-centered approach that recognizes an individual's preferences and autonomy.

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Able to maintain appropriate boundaries in a variety of settings and situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local resources related to mental health, substance use treatment, and social services.
• Compassionate, empathetic approach with a commitment to supporting others in their recovery journey.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and participant needs.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs, email, and virtual meetings.
• Broad knowledge of and experience with Peer Recovery Support Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Minimum GED education level.
• Minimum of 2 years continuous recovery.
• Broad knowledge of and experience with Peer Recovery Support Services.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Benefits:

• Employer based health insurance (medical, vision, and dental).
• 401k with RAD contributing 3% regardless of personal contribution.
• Paid trainings as required for CEUs.
• 14 days paid Holidays
• Accrued paid sick and vacation time
• 3 paid Personal Days Off each year

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19