SUMMARY:
The Peer Recovery Specialist is an active member of the Passages Program and/or Outpatient Therapy Program and provides peer support services to clients with addiction and/or serious mental illness. Under the supervision of the manager of the Passages Program and/or manager of Outpatient therapy services, the Peer Recovery Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients. The primary focus of a Peer Recovery Specialist is maintained support in the recovery process. The Peer Recovery Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages in gaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.
QUALIFICATIONS/DEGREE:
Candidates must have lived experience receiving mental health or substance use treatment. Candidates must be in recovery for a minimum of one year, have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer for candidates to be Certified Peer Support Specialists. Prefer for candidates to have experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must have strengths in the following areas: organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills in working with diverse populations. Candidates must also support a commitment to public health approaches, community collaboration, and client empowerment.