What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist - MAT position at New River Valley Community Services?
Job Description
The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is seeking a full-time Registered/Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program. The Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program. The Peer Recovery Specialist position would share their first hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self-advocacy.
Education Requirements:
The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is seeking a full-time Registered/Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program. The Peer Recovery Specialist who would provide non-clinical, person centered wellness focused support to engage clients within the MAT program. The Peer Recovery Specialist position would share their first hand lived experiences with recovery to inspire hope, increase engagement in treatment and in their communities and support consumers in articulating personal goals for wellness, recovery resiliency and self-advocacy.
- Must have a mental health or substance use disorder that has impacted your life for two years or more and must identify a year in recovery
- Must identify a year in recovery
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Salary : $16
