Recovery Peer Specialist - Empower Others

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support adults 18+ and youth 14-27 in recovery and community integration. The CPS works within home and community settings, offering 1-on-1, recovery-oriented services and linking to other providers as needed.

The CPS background includes sharing personal recovery experiences and building authentic peer relationships. Travel to consumer homes and communities is required.

Qualifikationen

• Belief in recovery and willingness to share personal recovery experience to support others.
• Problem-solving skills and genuine optimism for peers' success.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to set boundaries.
• Ability to engage diverse individuals and tailor support to needs.

Aufgaben

• Participate as a member of a recovery-treatment team.
• Provide recovery education to consumers, family members, and staff.
• Act as a community liaison to build relationships with service agencies.
• Provide outreach and engagement between consumers and support organizations.
• Assist consumers in recovery-based goal development and planning.
• Facilitate community integration and use of natural resources.
• Facilitate skill-building activities.
• Promote self-advocacy and opportunities.
• Facilitate linkage to treatment services.
• Provide long-term engagement, support, and encouragement to consumers, families, and staff.

Kenntnisse

Recovery-focused

Empathy

Communication skills

Peer support experience

Tools

Computer skills

Jobbeschreibung

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support adults 18+ and youth 14-27 in recovery and community integration. The CPS works within home and community settings, offering 1-on-1, recovery-oriented services and linking to other providers as needed.

The CPS background includes sharing personal recovery experiences and building authentic peer relationships. Travel to consumer homes and communities is required.