Peer Recovery Support Spec

To create better futures for children, families, and the community.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Peer Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for the development of a Peer Recovery Network for youth/ young adults. This position will outreach and coordinate with existing mental health and recovery services and develop other necessary strength-based supports needed to promote successful recovery. Recovery Specialist will provide recovery support to youth and young adults in northern panhandle counties of West Virginia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Research other successful youth peer recovery networks.

· Outreach to recovery networks to learn about supports necessary to promote successful recovery.

· Outreach to local peer recovery providers to coordinate efforts.

· Become a certified Recovery Coach.

· Participate in local Recovery Coach Training and promote certification process.

· Public speaking engagements to promote awareness and accessibility of recovery services.

· Provide recovery support using evidence-based programs.

· Assist with tracking and reporting performance measures.

· Complete necessary documentation and grant reporting.

· Assist with transportation to improve accessibility of recovery services.

· Assist with applications for private funding to support recovery efforts.

· Attend necessary treatment team and community meetings.

· Assist consumers in accessing benefits.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Experience working with the recovery community

· Excellent time management and organizing skills

· Ability to network effectively with community agencies

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

· Ability to independently and effectively, organize, plan, and prioritize workloads

· Ability to multitask, meet timelines, and solve problems

· Ability to use Adobe and Microsoft software

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/G.E.D or Equivalent; Prefers Associate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related human service field or the 2-4 years’ experience; Prefers previous experience working with recovery community; Experience with public relations and marketing preferred. Must pass the IC&RC Peer Recovery Support Specialist Exam. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law

Work Environment:

• Business Casual
• Community Based

Physical/Environmental Demands:

The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

Activity	N/A	Infrequently	On a Regular Basis	Very Frequently
Standing			X
Walking			X
Sitting				X
Using hands to handle or feel				X
Reaching with hands and arms			X
Climbing or balancing		X
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling		X
Talking or hearing				X
Driving				X
Transporting clients			X
Lifting less than 10 lbs				X
Lifting 10 – 25 lbs			X
Lifting 25 – 50 lbs		X
Lifting more than 50 lbs		X