Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Driver - Charleston

Goodwill Industries Of Kanawha Valley; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Summit is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to join our Substance Use Disorder program. You will use your lived recovery experience to inspire and support participants on their journey toward healing and stability.

Working with the SUD Case Manager, you will transport participants, help with recovery plans, facilitate peer groups, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record required.
• Must be comfortable with driving an 18-foot, 12-passenger van to transport participants.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with program participants by sharing lived recovery experiences.
• Provide encouragement, mentorship and support to participants in achieving recovery goals.
• Assist with transporting participants to appointments and activities in the SUD program van.
• Work with the SUD Case Manager to support individualized recovery plans.
• Facilitate group meetings and activities to foster peer support and recovery-oriented discussions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant interactions and activities.
• Stay informed about local resources and programs available to individuals in recovery.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating healthy coping mechanisms and commitment to recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PRSS certification

Driver's license

Job description

Company Description

At Goodwill Industries of the Summit, we assist people with disabilities and other vocational disadvantages to achieve full participation and integration into society through the power of work. Be a part of the Goodwill family where we train and lives change!

We envision persons with barriers to employment being able to choose rewarding employment, achieve financial security, and build careers and lives for themselves and their families, thus enriching our communities. We are currently growing and are looking for experienced individuals to support us in this endeavor.

Job Description

Goodwill Industries of the Summit is currently seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to join our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. As a PRSS, you will use your lived experience with recovery to inspire and support program participants on their journey toward healing and stability. Working alongside the SUD Case Manager, you will provide hands-on assistance and transportation to participants, ensuring they have access to the resources and services they need.

• Build trusting relationships with SUD program participants by sharing lived recovery experiences.
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and support to participants in achieving their recovery goals.
• Assist with transporting participants to appointments, meetings, and community resources as needed in the SUD program van, an 18-foot transit van that accommodates up to 12 passengers.
• Work collaboratively with the SUD Case Manager to support individualized recovery plans and ensure participants stay on track.
• Facilitate group meetings and activities to foster peer support and recovery-oriented discussions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of participant interactions and activities.
• Stay informed about local resources, services, and programs available to individuals in recovery.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating healthy coping mechanisms and commitment to recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, or willingness to obtain certification withing six (6) months of hire.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record required.
• Must be comfortable with driving an 18-foot, 12-passenger van in order to transport program participants to and from appointments and meetings.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Additional Information

Beginning rate of pay is $16 per hour.

• Goodwill Industries of the Summit offers benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.