What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist position at Self Determined Recovery LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Self-Determined Recovery, LLC (SDR) helps save lives by providing community-based, behavioral health services and housing for single individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder.
Who You Are
You demonstrate active listening, effective communication, customer service, problem solving, and empathy skills.
Why Join our Team
We offer an inclusive & relaxed environment, flexible working hours, comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, and onsite mentor assistance.
How you will partner with our Participants.
Provides non-clinical services to support clients establishing recovery from alcohol and / or drug use. The Peer Recovery Coach works in conjunction with the clinical team to provide peer support and inspiration to encourage clients throughout their recovery journey in a manner that is respectful, therapeutic, and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Key Job Tasks
- Provide counseling and support to individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to make positive changes in their lives
- Collaborate with clinical team to provide comprehensive care
- Monitor client progress and adjust supports as necessary
- Assist clients in developing coping skills and strategies for managing triggers
- Provide crisis intervention techniques as needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and progress
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.
- Experience working in the field of behavioral health or addiction counseling
- Knowledge of mental health counseling theories, techniques, and best practices
- Familiarity with community resources and referral processes for additional support services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with clients
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Experience with crisis management and intervention strategies
Qualifications
Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
