Peer Recovery Support Specialist

CABELL-HUNTINGTON COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to help clients overcome barriers to recovery and connect them with community resources. This in-person, day-shift role operates within Harmony House to support individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

Applicants should have lived experience with substance use challenges, a WV Peer Credential, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver\'s license.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use challenges required.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Academy or PR training required.
• WV Peer Credential (PR) required.
• Current valid driver’s license required.
• Experience providing consumer operated services preferred.
• Proficiency with administrative and recordkeeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a Harmony House team member delivering quality services to those with SUD, mental illness, or homelessness.
• Promote client engagement in housing support programs and retention in treatment.
• Assist individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Remove barriers to recovery and support personal change plans.
• Refer to community resources for recovery support, harm reduction, detox, and education.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer coaching

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

WV Peer Credential (PR)

Recovery Coach Academy

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Peer Recovery Support Specialist is a person with lived experience who helps remove personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, linking the newly recovering person to the recovering community, and serves as a navigator and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery.

• Operate as a member of the Harmony House team, striving at all times to provide quality services to those experiencing substance use disorder, serious mental illness and/or homelessness.
• Promote client engagement in housing support program and increase retention in treatment.
• Help initiate and sustain an individual in their recovery from substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Promote recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.
• Serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking treatment and recovery.
• Help an individual find resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, local or online support groups; or help someone create a change plan to recover on their own.
• Help individual find ways to stop using (abstinence), or reduce the harm associated with addictive behaviors.
• Identification and referral to community wide services and supports to grow recovery capital.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Establish working relationship with community groups and organizations to further develop a strong recovery network.
• Work with all local judicial officials to promote recovery coaching services while serving an important role within the overall treatment plan for each individual.
• Connect individuals to personal and community supports necessary to live independently.
• Assist individuals with obtaining recovery oriented materials, attend recovery support meetings, and provide referrals as necessary.
• Access and provide referrals to high-risk consumers for HIV, TB, and Hepatitis.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in establishing and maintain relationships with those experiencing serious mental illness.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, clients, and officials of other social service agencies.

Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize assignments.

Ability to take directions from many persons, yet work independently. Must be able to function as a team member.

Knowledge of peer support techniques.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school degree or GED. Experience providing consumer operated services preferred. Proficiency in administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing systems and filing and records management. Computer skills, written and verbal aptitudes are a requirement.

Lived experience with substance use challenges required and at least 18 months of continuous sobriety

Completion of Recovery Coach Academy or similar PR training required

WV Peer Credential (PR) Required

Current Valid Driver's License required

***Minority candidates are encouraged to apply***

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person