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FITT Lee Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council

Punta Gorda, FL | Full Time

$44k-52k (estimate)

3 Weeks Ago

FITT Lee Peer Recovery Support Specialist

$44k-52k (estimate)

Full Time | Investment Management 3 Weeks Ago

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Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council is Hiring a FITT Lee Peer Recovery Support Specialist Near Punta Gorda, FL

Assists the FIT Team in working with families in services to provide support in their recovery.

Engages individuals served in conversation and support; ensuring non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere is maintained in the individual’s served home and community settings.

Recognizes crises and takes appropriate action; following policies, procedures, and protocols when unusual or crises occur.

Meets with families to provide support as identified in the treatment plan.

Supports and/or attends community support meetings with families that would benefit.

Follows agency and program guidelines.

Works with the FIT Team to achieve FIT goals:

Provide intensive treatment interventions targeted to parents with Child Welfare cases determined to be unsafe.
Establish a team based approach to planning and service delivery with community-based care.
Integrate treatment of substance use disorder (SUD), parenting interventions, and therapeutic treatment for all family members in one comprehensive treatment approach to including clinical children’s services.
Promote involvement in recovery oriented services and supports.
Provide for immediate access to SUD and MH services for parents in the child welfare system.
Help parents with SUD recover.
Promote increased engagement and retention in treatment.
Facilitate program completion and aftercare, if desired, to promote safety of children; develop a safe, nurturing, and stable living situation; provide information to update the safety plan; reduce the number of out of home placements, when safe to do so; and reduce rates of re-entry into the child welfare system.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to become a Certified Recovery Peer Specialists within one (1) year of employment.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals in recovery from SUD or MH.
Minimum of two (2) years’ in personal recovery.
Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.
Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.).
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
Ability to use a computer.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
Strong oral and written communication skills.