What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at Northwood Health System?
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Northwood Health Systems is growing its substance abuse recovery services. We are seeking applicants eligible for a West Virginia Peer Recovery Certification (PRSS) and a high school diploma or GED equivalency 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. Clinical supervision provided.
Qualifications:
- Personal lived experience with substance use disorder
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- 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.
