Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Greater-Nashua-Mental-Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Holidays and extended sick time

Job summary

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team in Nashua, NH. This role is vital for assisting individuals in recovery through peer support, ensuring clients achieve their personal recovery goals.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience in recovery, a high school diploma, and CCAR Recovery Coach training. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for this position, which

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training required or obtainable.
• Lived experience in recovery required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, peer support, and mentoring for clients.
• Share lived experience to promote hope and recovery.
• Educate individuals on stages of recovery.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths and goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training

CRSW certification

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Electronic medical records

Job description

Description

Full-time | Nashua, NH

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. This role utilizes lived experience in recovery and specialized peer support training to assist individuals in engaging in treatment, building recovery capital, navigating community resources, and achieving their personal recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Using a Peer Recovery Coaching framework, provide outreach, peer support, and mentoring for clients in treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Share lived experience in a professional manner to promote hope and recovery.
• Educate individuals on stages of recovery and wellness.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths and recovery goals.
• Connect clients with community supports and recovery resources.
• Provide individual and group peer recovery support services.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other providers.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training required or obtainable.
• CRSW certification preferred.
• Lived experience in recovery required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of community recovery resources.
• Documentation skills for Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and electronic medical records
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.

Why Work for Us

We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:

• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Salary Range

$17.59/hr - $23.23/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.