Peer Recovery Specialist (Part Time; 16 hours)

Community Care Alliance; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a part-time Peer Recovery Specialist (16 hours a week) to serve as a bridge between providers and adults with serious mental illness. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, using lived experience to connect with peers and support recovery.

The role requires a High School diploma, certification as a Peer Support Specialist, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work nights/weekends. Bilingual applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide a bridge between providers and adults with serious mental illness and/or addiction, facilitating care and well-being as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Share lived experience and coping techniques with peers and serve as a role model for recovery.
• Help peers develop natural support systems and connections with community resources.

Skills

Lived experience

Effective communication

Outgoing personality

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (1+ year experience)

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Job description

Peer Recovery Specialist (Part Time; 16 hours) (Part Time)

Woonsocket, RI

Wellness & Recovery Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Community Support Program/ Wellness and Recovery Services is seeking a full time Peer Recovery Specialists to provide a bridge between providers and adults with serious mental illness. Peer Specialists will assist in facilitating the care and well-being of adults receiving services while working on a multidisciplinary team.

Peer Recovery Specialists would have lived experience with behavioral health issues and/or addiction, possess the ability to work and communicate effectively, and have an outgoing and engaging personality to connect with individuals.

The position requires one to share lived experience of mental illness and/or addiction (when appropriate), serve as a role model for peers, and share self-help techniques and effective coping strategies. Peer Recovery Specialists will help peers develop natural support systems.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist with, at least, one year of experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with mental health, substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Valid driver's license, approved driving record, and reliable vehicle required.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Other requirements:

• A Valid driver's license and ability to transport clients.
• Acquire and maintain Certified Peer Recovery Specialist state credentialing.
• Effective communication skills, good computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-relint and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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