What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist position at Umbrella Wellness Center?
Position Summary:
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) is a key member of the behavioral health and recovery team, providing support and guidance to individuals who are navigating recovery from substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and co-occurring conditions. This role is centered on peer support, using lived experience of recovery to help others in their own healing journeys. The CPRS offers emotional support, practical assistance, and recovery resources, while advocating for a person-centered approach to recovery and wellness.
Umbrella Wellness Center will hire a CPRS to work with residents in our housing program, and with members of our community who may need aftercare or crisis support. We are looking for someone who needs full-time work. Applicants should also be proficient in writing and tech skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Peer Support:
Provide direct one-on-one and group support to individuals in recovery, offering empathy, encouragement, and motivational guidance based on personal lived experience.
- Recovery Coaching:
Help clients set recovery goals, develop individualized recovery plans, and assist with problem-solving and decision-making in their recovery journey.
- Resource Referral:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with counselors, therapists, case managers, and other support staff to provide holistic care to individuals.
Qualifications:
- Certification: *Must be a Licensed, State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)*
- Lived Experience: Personal experience with recovery from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, or co-occurring conditions, and the ability to use that experience to guide and inspire others.
- Recovery history: Must have two years of sobriety within recovery.
- Transportation: Must be willing to travel to client locations, meetings, and community events. Will be provided with a company vehicle for transporting clients as needed.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a variety of settings, including offices, homes, and community-based locations.
Skills and Abilities:
- Computer literate, proficient with various computer applications.
- Proficient with taking notes using an Electronic Health Record systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, active listening, and non-judgmental approach.
- Ability to establish trust and rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of community resources and services available to individuals in recovery.
- Crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Umbrella Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those in recovery, to apply.
Benefits:
- Some opportunities for hybrid/remote work including completing notes, meeting with peers.
- Sick leave, paid vacations, paid Holidays, unemployment insurance, workers compensation coverage.
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Westminster, MD 21157 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28