Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Manteno - 2nd shift

Family Guidance Centers, Inc; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 20,752 - 29,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist for its Manteno location. This role involves conducting educational groups and engaging patients in recovery through motivational techniques. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of recovery experience. The position requires working collaboratively with healthcare staff to support patient treatment and monitoring. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $18.26 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have one year of recovery from substance use or mental health challenges.
• Demonstrates ability to work within agency structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recovery-oriented and educational groups.
• Engage patients in treatment through motivational techniques.
• Monitor patient engagement and communicate with treatment team.
• Support treatment plans by reporting client observations.
• Work cooperatively with staff to monitor clients' vital signs.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Patient engagement

Recovery orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Recovery Support (CPRS)

Job description

Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Manteno - 2nd shift

• Job Tracking ID:512588-908785
• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profitbehavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substanceuse disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guidedindividuals toward their full potential as productive members withintheir own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Incseeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, andcommunities through our commitment to innovation, accountability,and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Essential Duties:

• Conduct recovery oriented and educational groups under thedirection of the Program Manager
• Engage patients in treatment through motivational interviewing andmotivational enhancement techniques
• Assist with monitoring patient engagement and communicate with thetreatment team regarding patient attendance, participation and anybarriers or needs to support treatment involvement
• Process incoming patients including basic orientation to program rules
• Support treatment plans by reporting client observations andsupport decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privilege (at aminimum twice per shift and subject to change depending on need)
• Assists case manager/counselor with client activities byimplementing scheduled and/or requested activities.
• Works cooperatively with members of the nursing and medical staffto monitor clients’ vital signs, observe urine drops, monitorself-administration of medications, monitor clients, and chart allpertinent data.
• Performs room and facility checks, at varying intervals, to ensureclient’s comfort, safety, and well-being.

Schedule: Friday - Tuesday (2:30p - 11:00p)with flexibilityto accommodate agency's need

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $18.26 per hour

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (includingTHC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal EmploymentOpportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender,protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, genderidentity or religion.

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma orequivalent.Must be at least 18 years old. Must have at least one yearof recovery from substance use, mental health or co-occurringsubstance use and mental health challenges. Must have certification inPeer Recovery Support (CPRS), or attain certification within one yearof placement in position.Demonstrates the ability to work withinagency structure, accept supervision and participate as a member of amulti-disciplinary team, when applicable.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities forindividuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organizationprovides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employmentthat includes:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off areincluded in our paid time off compensation package

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