Impactful Peer Recovery Support Instructor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada seeks a highly experienced Peer Support Specialist Instructor to deliver high-quality training for certification as Peer Support Specialists. The role involves teaching recovery models, assessing student skills, and providing guidance through certification processes.

Candidates must hold current CPSS or PRSS certification with lived recovery experience and have hands-on experience in a relevant field. The position emphasizes skills in facilitating adult learning using diverse instructional methods.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Peer Support Specialist from an accredited board.
• Lived experience of recovery with at least 1-2 years of stable recovery.
• Hands-on experience in a healthcare or behavioral health environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training curricula on peer competencies and recovery models.
• Assess students' mastery of core skills and provide guidance.
• Update courseware to align with certification standards.

Skills

Facilitating adult learning

Interpersonal and verbal communication

Proficiency with LMS (Canvas, Blackboard)

Zoom, MS Teams for hybrid instruction

Education

Current CPSS or PRSS certification

2 years of experience as Peer Support Specialist

Tools

Basic computer software

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada seeks a highly experienced Peer Support Specialist Instructor to deliver high-quality training for certification as Peer Support Specialists. The role involves teaching recovery models, assessing student skills, and providing guidance through certification processes.

Candidates must hold current CPSS or PRSS certification with lived recovery experience and have hands-on experience in a relevant field. The position emphasizes skills in facilitating adult learning using diverse instructional methods.