River Valley Counseling Center · 319 Beech StreetHolyoke, MAProfessionalFull Time, 40, day shift, 8 hoursPosted 05 / 24 / 2024Req # 9494

RVCC is looking to hire a BSAS Certified Peer Specialist / Recovery Coach!

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc's Mission is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and staff.

We do that through expert and compassionate care, education, community partnerships, fostering innovation, and by inspiring hope in all we touch.

We do that by being good stewards of our resources and providing efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Overview of Job Responsibilities :

To competently provide or assist in providing information and referral services for recovery related consumer services

To support clients’ recovery efforts

To teach and support harm reduction strategies

To facilitate peer support groups and individual support for medication adherence issues

To assist individuals and / or families in completing applications or various paperwork related to life management; i.e.

medical coverage, housing, disability, etc., when necessary and in a timely manner

To assist with outreach services for program participants in using and accessing needed community and medical services, including arranging or providing transportation.

To provide emotional support, supportive referrals, support system building and assist with adherence issues for medical care

Job Requirements : Education Level - Years of Experience - High school graduate or equivalent. One-year community-based substance use recovery work.

Certified as a Peer Specialist preferred, or completed within the first 6 months of employment (provided by RVCC). CPR Certification preferred and offered by RVCC.

Lived Expertise : Minimum five years recovery and willingness to share this.

Skills / Abilities - Bilingual English / Spanish a plus. Experience and proficiency using Google suites (sheets & docs) and Microsoft suites (excel and word) are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; organizational skills; attention to detail; computer skills;

good customer relations skills; knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the profession.

Licensing - None

Benefits :

Generous time off benefits for eligible positions

Flexible hybrid remote position

Eligible for State & Federal Loan Forgiveness

Exclusive employee discounts

Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance

Free access to VHS Fitness & Relaxation center

Mileage reimbursement

403b match

CEU reimbursement up to $1,000 per year

Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per year

Last updated : 2024-05-25