WVCBAPP State Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Job Overview

Lodestar's Peer Recovery Support Specialists will provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with consumers to enhance their recovery.

Responsibilities and Duties

· To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.

· Provide training in the use of personal and community resources.

· Assist in developing formal and informal community supports. Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.

· Offer encouragement in times of crisis.

· Advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the consumer’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.

· Work in cooperation with additional providers involved in the consumer’s recovery plan.

· Attend Agency staff meetings, Case Conferences and clinical supervision provided by the Clinical Director.

· Maintain established standards of productivity.

· Observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies and/or individuals.

· Be responsible for understanding consumers’ rights, as well as company policies and procedures.

· Participate in staff training and development.

· Always maintain professional standards.

· Observe and always adhere to the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Past consumer of substance abuse services with a history of managing one’s own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with an addiction problem. Experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field.

· Ability to work well with surrounding counties and additional familiarity with the community.

· Maintains current First Aid/CPR card.

· Ability to interact with various types of people. A sound understanding of substance abuse problems and treatments. Personal traits which include patience, tolerance, compassion, empathy and understanding.

• Active WVCBAPP’s Peer Recovery certification required to maintain employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• WVCBAPP Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18