Peer Support Recovery Specialist

POSITION: Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Services, Recovery Support
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Chief Programs Officer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
SHIFT: 40 Hour Per Week

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SUMMARY: A Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) assists clients in facilitating access to needed services, provides support and encouragement while assisting clients in the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain and complete the State of Texas approved 46-hour PRC training within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) credential by completing 500 hours of relevant experience within 6 months of employment with Nexus.
• Model appropriate and effective coping and self-help recovery skills.
• Provide strong peer recovery leadership.
• Guide and mentor individuals seeking to achieve or sustain long-term recovery from addiction, regardless of pathway to recovery.
• Maintain personal recovery evidenced by remaining 100% abstinent from all mood altering and mind changing substances.
• Assist clients in developing their own recovery plan and its implementation.
• Provide case management related functions such as providing referrals, scheduling appointments, shopping, budgeting, using public transportation, and meeting attendance.
• Provide transportation as assigned to ensure client access to meetings and community services.
• Plan and implement recovery activities and events.
• Attend court appointments with clients to act as a support/advocate.
• Assist clients in accessing community services, as indicated.
• Conduct active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups.
• Provide supportive services during times of client crisis/relapse.
• Teach personal care, self-help, and relapse prevention skills to clients.
• Attend required trainings for the position.
• Attend monthly All Staff meeting.
• Perform various clerical tasks, filing, copying, documentation, etc.
• Ensure services delivered as in line with the Nexus Mission and Values.
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures and socioeconomic levels.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Possess the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to manage client behavior, manages crisis situations, and applies conflict resolution skills to situations.
• Safe driving practices.
• Service clients and outside contacts with dignity and respect.
• Observe client confidentiality requirements.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA Compliance, and Employee & Client Confidentiality.