Lakeview is looking for qualified candidates for our Certified Peer Recovery Specialist position at our Lakeview Reflections Recovery Residence in our Men’s Residence. This position is for a full time 12am-8am overnight postion, schedule days and times can vary.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Holds a current Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential from the MCB.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a minimum of one year in recovery from a substance use disorder.
• Demonstrate dedication to promoting recovery opportunities.
• Be knowledgeable of all relevant statutes, rules, and standards relevant to the provision of peer recovery services.
• Be skilled in the process of identifying and assessing a wide range of peer needs.
• Be knowledgeable about local community resources and how to use those resources for the benefit of the client.
• Ability to successfully complete MN Dept of Human Services background study.
• Have minimum computer skills
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License and be able to be insured as driver within the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Lakeview Behavioral Health policy and procedures.
• Adhere to and follow MCB code of ethics for CPRS.
• Maintain professional boundaries and provide services within the scope of peer recovery services
• Act as a role model in recovery for the residents of the Lakeview Reflections Recovery Residence by modeling sobriety, work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills
• Schedule and meet individually with clients.
• Provide education, advocacy and mentoring through self-disclosure of recovery experiences.
• Assist clients with accessing housing, employment, education, and advocacy services.
• Non-clinical recovery support to assist clients in transitioning from treatment into the recovery community.
• Engage clients based on their level of receptivity and individual needs, acknowledging that even the same person may need different types of peer-based services at different points in their recovery process.
• Document the provision of Peer Recovery Specialist services in the client file to maintain compliance with Rule 245G licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate a personal belief in recovery.
• Demonstrate a genuine hope and optimism that their peers will succeed.
• Maintain the confidentiality of agency information and client records as required by HIPPA and CFR 42
• Help create a positive, upbeat work environment; participate in team building activities.
• Participate in the weekly clinic meetings to review and update client progress notes.
• Participate in community education and events as requested.
• Ensure the Safety and well being of clients residing in the home
• Requires maintaining a visible presence in the Reflections Recovery Residence, including being present in the residence at night.
• Provide management of the home, upkeep, schedule repairs, grocery shopping, keeping inventory of household supplies, documenting and remediating safety issues, and monitoring the home to protect from danger
• Provide crisis intervention and mediation as necessary
• Enforce the house rules, including assignment of household chores to residents.
• Complete documentation of Resident information, including activities performed or interventions provided as part of the service delivery process, to be documented and monitored in Resident case files
• Ensure documentation of client status when they leave and when they return
• Organization and maintenance of documentation of written client information
• Provide other Treatment Team members with ongoing feedback regarding Resident behavior to assist in the determination of programming
• Teach Residents how to utilize available support systems in the community
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Administer UAs and Breathalyzers as needed/requested

Full-Time Salary Overnight Position, 40 hours per week. Involves working various days/hours. Position is typically be overnight shift of 12am-8am.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person