Part-Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Thursday - Sunday 4:00pm to 10:00pm)

Description

Job Title:                    Peer Recovery Specialist

Reports to:                 Residential Program Manager

Level:                          Experienced

Location:                    Nashville

Classification:           Part Time  non-exempt

Education:                 CPRS Certification preferred

Mission:         

To provide a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
 

Summary:

The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing client supervision in a structured, supportive treatment environment, while communicating with and accessing the support of Clinical staff.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:

• Assist clients in working with their treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
• Assist in leading aftercare group and events.
• The CPRS models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Independently or with periodic assistance of other treatment team members, utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups; discussions will be utilized where clients will share common problems in daily living and methods they have employed to manage and cope with these problems.
• Provide timely and professional documentation to support each client/resident interaction and coordination of services per the documentation guidelines of TNDR.
• Participate in continuing education activities, remain knowledgeable in areas related to the focus of the residential program and maintain CPRS certification.
• Attend meetings and training as assigned by supervisor.
• Be available to residents for immediate concerns or needs.
• Remain engaged and available during shift.
• Be on the floor and in the milieu for possible de-escalation and clinical support through med pass and 12 step meetings.
• During med pass monitor smoke porch and first floor.
• Alternate between AA and NA meetings to monitor and ensure adherence to proper meeting etiquette and Client attendance.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree or some college preferred
• 1-year minimum experience working with target population preferred
• Knowledge of substance abuse/addiction issues or related work experience preferred
• Obtain Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification within one year of working as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
• Possess proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to establish and maintain professional therapeutic boundaries

Other Requirements:

• Possess proficient computer skills Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver’s license.

All Employees will adhere to the following professional standards:

• Honor the agency mission:  The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to live out our faith by providing a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
• Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect.
• Keep ALL information regarding staff, residents, diagnosis, group information, etc. confidential at all times.
• Work as a necessary part of the team effort.
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.
• Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required by the leadership of The Next Door Recovery.
• Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of The Next Door Recovery.
• Encourage and live the core values of The Next Door Recovery, Inc., at all times: 
  • Love ~ We demonstrate what love looks like, so our women learn to love others in healthy ways and love themselves.
  • Faith ~ We welcome all people, and all will be cared for with Christ-centered principles.
  • Hope ~ We believe hope is within reach for all women.
  • Wholeness ~ God has a plan and purpose for a woman’s life and that is abundantly good.  She does not have to be defined by her past decisions.  God loves.  God forgives.  Every woman can be whole and complete.
  • Community ~ We are building a healthy community in which our women are contributing members of society.  We need one another.  We care for one another.  We will teach our women how to build their own healthy community.
  • Respect ~ We believe each woman deserves respect from us and from each other.  We believe each woman can learn to respect herself and others.
  • Encouragement ~ We believe that our words and actions should build one another up.  We inspire one another with love and good deeds.