What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at St. Joseph Recovery Center?
Job Description
Must have Peer Support Specialist Certification through WV DHHR or WVCBAPP. (All PRSS will be required to have WVCBAPP PRSS certification by October 1, 2022)
Using life experience with behavioral health issues and/or substance abuse recovery, Peer Recovery Support Specialists guide, coach, and mentor others who are working towards recovery. Use personal experience of recovery to help SJRC clients. Share coping strategies, wellness tools and other resources. Work on a residential treatment unit helping clients to achieve recovery goals by reinforcing the care plan, maintaining order within the unit, developing positive life skills, and new coping strategies to maintain long term sobriety. Assist therapists and providers in helping members to identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals. Suggest approaches that encourage patients to participate in wellness and recovery activities at a pace that is comfortable for them.
Background Experience:
- Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail required.
- 2-3 years’ experience in community/residential/outpatient setting working with members in a mental health or substance use setting is preferred but not required.
- Experience using a computer and strong keyboard navigation skills including the use of MS Office Suite.
- If not certified, completion of a Certified Peer Support Training Program is required within 3 months from start date
- Peer Support Specialist Certification through WV DHHR or WVCBAPP is required. (All PRSS will be required to have WVCBAPP PRSS certification by October 1, 2022)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Additional Job Information:
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to educate health care providers as needed to adjust interventions based on member’s cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences.
- Knowledge of formal and informal community agencies and resources. Working knowledge of multi-system outreach programs related to health care delivery, clinical education, and health-related services.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities, utilizes effective time management skills, and exercise sound judgment.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person