What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Assertive Community Treatment) position at Northwood Health System?
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Northwood Health Systems’ Assertive Community Treatment team is seeking applicants eligible for a West Virginia Peer Recovery Certification (PRSS) with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field to deliver high quality peer recovery support services full time. Peer Recovery Support services are delivered by trained peers who have common life experiences with the people they are serving and can extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the community and home environment to support and assist individuals with staying engaged in the recovery process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field
- 1 year experience working with mental health and/or SUD populations
- PRSS certification or willingness to actively seek certification upon hire
- Life experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must pass a background check
- Positive attitude
- Enjoy working with people in recovery
Benefits of full time employment include:
- High quality, low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous “company funded” retirement plan
- Competitive salary
- Paid holidays
- Paid days off (PDO)
- Life insurance
- Advancement opportunities
Come join our team and make a difference in someone's life!
Northwood Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
