Peer Recovery Specialist Transitions House

Mount Rogers Community Services Board; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services Board is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the Transitions House. The role provides peer support and supervision to residents with serious mental illness and SUD, assisting with recovery plans, daily operations, transportation, employment, healthcare, and life skills.

The PRS will document progress, communicate with treatment teams, and help residents advocate for themselves. Lived recovery experience required; certification eligibility within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders and twelve (12) months of sustained recovery.
• Applicant must have passed Peer Certification Exam or be eligible to sit for the exam within six (6) months of hire.
• Self-knowledge to manage own recovery process.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Skills to establish supportive relationships with individuals of services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to identify needs for recovery supports and develop recovery plans, assisting individuals in implementing those plans.
• Assist in the oversight of daily operations and supervision of the house and residents.
• Provide concrete assistance to help individuals accomplish tasks such as obtaining transportation, employment, healthcare, and other life skills.
• Conduct group interventions to engage individuals both during and after their stay.
• Provide ongoing observation of the individual’s progress and response to treatment and communicate with the treatment team.
• Complete documentation according to agency, state, and DMAS guidelines.

Skills

Self-knowledge

Communication

Computer skills

Relationship building

Lived recovery experience

Certification eligibility

Job description

Peer Recovery Specialist Transitions House

The Peer Transitions House will offer a supportive short-term residential setting to individuals who are experiencing challenging life events and need the safety and support of a peer-driven environment. The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) at Peer Transitions House provides general supervision and peer support interventions to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The PRS serves as an advocate and assists in maximizing individuals' choices and decision-making in the recovery process. The PRS will be an essential member of the Peer Transitions House team, assisting in oversight of the Peer Transitions House and its residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Collaborate with individuals to identify needs for recovery supports and develop recovery plans, assisting individuals in implementing those plans.

2.Assist in the oversight of daily operations and supervision of the house and residents.

3.Provide concrete assistance to help individuals accomplish tasks such as obtaining transportation, employment, healthcare, and other life skills.

4.Conduct group interventions to engage individuals both during and after their stay.

5.Provide ongoing observation of the individual’s progress and response to treatment and communicate with the treatment team.

6.Complete documentation according to agency, state, and DMAS guidelines.

OTHER DUTIES: (If Applicable)

• Perform such other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-knowledge to manage own recovery process.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Skills to establish supportive relationships with individuals of services.

Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders and twelve (12) months of sustained recovery.

Applicant must have passed Peer Certification Exam or be eligible to sit for the exam within six (6) months of hire.

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