What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Peer Specialist position at Project Vida?
Company Description
Project Vida is a nonprofit community agency based in El Paso, TX, dedicated to improving the quality of life in underserved areas of far West Texas. We offer a range of services including educational programs, homelessness prevention and peer recovery, housing assistance, economic development, primary health care, and outreach and wellness initiatives.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Recovery Support Peer Specialist at Project Vida. The role involves providing support to individuals in addiction recovery, facilitating communication and interactions, conducting training sessions, and assisting with outreach and in-reach processes. Please message me for more information
Qualifications
- Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities
- Technical computer skills
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
- Lived Experience in Addiction Recovery support
- Training expertise in related areas
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Empathy and compassion for individuals in recovery
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Certification or training in Addiction Recovery support is a plus
