Certified Peer Recovery Specialist & Wellness Mentor

Mille Lacs Band; Minnesota; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mille Lacs Band Behavioral Health Department seeks a Certificated Peer Recovery Specialist D1 to provide advocacy, mentoring, education, recovery and wellness support to individuals.

Responsibilities include transportation to community programs, being a role model and liaison between clients and SUD and Mental Health services, with possible evenings and weekends in an indoor work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18+ years old with ability to perform duties.
• Abstinence from non-prescribed substances required for 1+ year.
• Knowledge of AA/NA and Wellbriety principles.
• Understanding of traditional and non-traditional treatment modalities.
• Cultural sensitivity to Mille Lacs Band traditions.
• Commitment to multi-cultural programming.
• Basic computer skills: Windows and Word.
• Willing to pursue Peer Recovery Specialist certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to community support programs and know what is available.
• Meet clients to be a role model, advocate, and mentor.
• Assist clients in treatment and recovery.
• Provide liaison between clients, SUD and Mental Health, Healing to Wellness Court and Drug Court staff.

Skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Multicultural programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Word

Job description

The Mille Lacs Band Behavioral Health Department seeks a Certificated Peer Recovery Specialist D1 to provide advocacy, mentoring, education, recovery and wellness support to individuals.

Responsibilities include transportation to community programs, being a role model and liaison between clients and SUD and Mental Health services, with possible evenings and weekends in an indoor work environment.