287 - Peer Recovery Specialist

JOB SUMMARY (PART-TIME)

This position provides person-centered, strength-focused services in the office and a community-based setting providing peer recovery services. Provides peer-to-peer support, advocacy, resource information, and self-help services. Assists persons diagnosed with substance use disorders access community services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Connects patients to formal recovery support programs and existing social and other support services.
• Engage with individuals who are considering entering treatment programs.
• Encourages patients to attend treatment or other healthcare services.
• Assist patients develop care plans.
• Guide patients in self-monitoring their progress.
• Model effective coping skills.
• Support patients in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services.
• Assures the provision of consistent, non-judgmental, person-centered services that are strength-based and develop assets.
• Educate patients about various modes of recovery.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of all contacts and collects statistical data.
• Complete data entry reports when required.
• Utilize an Electronic Medical Record.
• Completes all training(s) required.
• Additional duties as assigned.