Peer Recovery Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinates and assists in the facilitation of driven recovery support activities, individual and group related education for registered clients/families and provides special assistance as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serves as role model to provide mentorship, guidance, outreach and a support system for individuals and families in substance abuse recovery program;
- Assists with overall peer recovery program design, development and implementation;
- Assists in the coordination and execution of peer recovery outreach alternative activities per TDSHS grant/program requirements and curricula design;
- Assist clients with the provision of outreach and follow-up services for substance abuse recovery support and treatment;
- Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients to support engagement in treatment and navigation through the recovery process;
- Assist clients to develop empowerment skills and to combat stigma through self-advocacy;
- Refers to community programs or agencies to meet the needs of client and family;
- Informs clients about traditional and natural support systems and how to use these in the recovery process;
- Participates in staff meetings and case consultations;
- Provides transportation to the clients as necessary to access recovery support systems;
- Assist clients to collaborate with treatment team to determine steps needed in order to achieve goals and self-directed recovery;
- Assist in locating and joining self-help recovery groups;
- Assist clients with recovery based services to support client in their daily living needs;
- Maintains daily records for program participants per state, federal and tribal guidelines;
- Assist with program outreach activities;
- Supports clients in developing relapse prevention strategies, identifying triggers, and strengthening coping skills to maintain recovery goals;
- Completes timely and accurate documentation of services, case notes, referrals, transportation logs, outreach activities, and recovery support services in accordance with the ASAP program;
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned and required.