Outreach/Peer Recovery Support Specialist

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop the workforce to ensure the effective assessment and treatment of youth and adults at-risk of Opioid Use Disorder and substance abuse through appropriate training.

2. Work with TOR Consortium’s mental health and substance abuse programs to identify possible advisory board members. Recruit advisory board members with substance abuse experience.

3. Help conduct seminars and appropriate trainings throughout the community. Engage tribal communities and partnering entities to develop support for the program.

4. Coordinate outreach events and activities to promote substance abuse prevention and awareness program, community health promotion, and disease prevention. Promote events in the community through flyers, newspaper, and possibly radio advertisement.

5. Promote opioid misuse trainings at Gatekeeper Trainings and throughout the community.

6. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Outreach Activity data tracking forms.

7. Use personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with clients, acting as a mentor. Provides clients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery.

8. Works to build a community of both clients and staff that is supportive and conducive to patient growth and recovery. Assist in the creation and implementation of social activities and help create a positive environment for everyone.

9. Link up with various community organizations and resources to provide additional support for patients throughout their transition for continued healthcare, housing, job assistance, additional treatment services, and support with re-integration with friends, family, and communities.

10. Handles the logistics of patient arrival and departure, arranging/providing transportation, managing follow-up appointments, and working with the facility administrators/staff members.

11. Provides general health and behavioral health education.

12. Will be the liaison between clients, families, community and health care providers to ensure clients and families understand conditions and treatment.

13. Must attend and complete all required trainings as required by program and grant. Travel frequently for meetings, trainings, appointments, referrals, and client services.

14. Performs other duties related to position as necessary or assigned.