What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care New England is hiring: Peer Recovery Support Specialist Anchor Teen Center position at Care New England?
Job Summary :
The Providence Center Peer Recovery Support Specialist Anchor Teen Center (Per Diem) works with young people who struggle with addiction by providing individual and group recovery coaching, and facilitating activities and events.
This staff member is responsible to help maintain a positive community environment, in which youth and family members are able to develop recovery capital and learn about the recovery process.
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will provide skills training and will assist with resource development.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provide individual recovery support.
- Facilitate recovery support groups with youth and family members.
- Facilitate skills development through educational training sessions.
- Provide information and referrals for community-based resources.
- Help lead activities and events, in-house and in community settings.
- Ensure safety for all participants by following policies and procedures.
- Serve as an advocate for program participants and assist them to develop self-advocacy skills.
- Complete all required documentation clearly and on time.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with all program participants and coworkers; and with school personnel and community partners. Maintain positive relationships.
- Complete all trainings as assigned.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements :
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