Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Peer Recovery Specialist

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

EEOC Classification : Professional

Location : Community Outreach

Position Type : Full Time

Reports to : Lead Case Manager (SMI)

Summary :

The Peer Recovery Specialist will support recovery and participation by sharing experience with and educating about recovery and rehabilitation, coordinating with internal and external resources, and walking with the person on the path of recovery and community participation, independence, and productivity. The Peer Recovery Specialist will attend support group meetings with clients to assist in recovery.

Responsibilities :

• Gain trust and respect of peers based on shared experience, mutual support, and perspectives.
• Mentor the peer on negotiating human service systems.
• Model recovery and skills that are conducive to community participation and inclusion.
• Attending support groups with clients.
• Provide follow-up services to known locations as identified by the person served.
• Participates in team meetings and presents information obtained to the consumer’s treatment
• Assist with developing and monitoring Person Centered Plans in tandem with the clinic case managers
• Documents services provided in a timely and accurate manner according to NSO Policy
• Completes progress notes according to NSO policy.
• Uploads all required documents into NSO Electronic Record, when required.
• Completes and makes corrections to reports within time frames requested by supervisor.
• Receives instructions and assignments, providing weekly schedule into your ECO Calendar
• Follows through with assigned tasks.
• Participates in supervisory meetings and team meetings.
• Identifies resources within the community and assists clients to access resources as needed.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge and relationship with providers of resources for clients.
• Apprises Administrative staff of service gaps that affect clients’ functioning within the community.

Professional Skills :

Candidate Requirements :

Neighborhood Service Organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.