What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist - H position at Abacus?
Abacus Staffing, a leading provider of comprehensive employment / placement solutions is seeking market talent. We offer meaningful and long-term employment opportunities, competitive pay structure and outstanding customer service to a workforce of more than 20,000, nationally.
Job Title : Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Job Locations : Virginia Beach, VA
Schedule : Varies
Pay Rate : $19.75
ABACUS is NOW HIRING two Peer Recovery Support Specialist positions with two different work schedules - MAKE THIS YOUR FOREVER HOME
Responsible for provision of support services to adults with substance use disorders. Performs screenings, conducts recovery-oriented service planning, and individual goal implementation to include training / coaching in daily living skills, facilitating social / recreational activities, recovery education, and fostering client advocacy and responsibility. Conducts GPRA surveys.
Job Duties :
- Works closely with local hospital emergency rooms, Emergency Service, and Crisis Stabilization staff to provide client perspective on a comprehensive assessment to determine individualized treatment preferences.
- Assists clients in developing a Recovery Plan by identifying client’s goals, strengths, and steps toward recovery, to include needed supports.
- Completes GPRA surveys.
- Assists clients with general problem solving and development of skills in obtaining services and supports through coaching toward an increased sense of responsibility.
- Educates clients about available community resources and advocates for services on behalf of clients as needed.
- Assists in the development and facilitation of recovery-oriented groups, using educational tools and utilizing personal experiences with substance use disorders and mental illness.
- Acts as a liaison between clients and other service providers (Emergency Service workers, case managers, counselors, etc.) to ensure that client preferences expressed in Recovery Plans are included in Individual Service Plans.
- Maintains accurate documentation consistent with agency guidelines, grant requirements, and licensure standards.
- Collaborates with multiple programs as part of a treatment team, community services providers, and significant others as necessary.
- Attends staff meetings, case meetings, and staff training activities as required.
- Utilizes SAMHSA’s Crisis Prevention Action Plan and other recovery-oriented peer support programs.
- Assists clients with developing skills and strategies to prevent relapse of substance addiction and possible mental health symptoms, reconnecting them with their recovery goals.
- Completes other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements :
Additional Required Screenings :
Weekly pay and benefits available!
Abacus Staffing
Visit us : 360 Southport Circle, Suite102 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Contact us : (757) 495-3145 (text or call)
Apply at : www.abacusonline.jobs
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Employment opportunities include a wide range of placement options : project-based, temporary to permanent hire, part-time, contract-basis, direct hire and on-demand placement.
Ideal Candidate will possess :
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