Recovery Peer Specialist: Empowerment & Community

Aging True Senior Services; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aging True Senior Services in Florida is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) to provide peer support services to participants in the Florida Self-Directed Care Program (age 18+). The CRPS serves as a consumer advocate and offers information and encouragement to support recovery goals.

You will work to help participants regain control of their lives, model recovery, and educate staff about reducing stigma.

Qualifications

• Has completed a training program approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)/FL Certification Board for certified recovery peer specialist training.
• Has applied for and passed the certification exam within the first 6 months of hire.
• Completes 10 hours of approved continuing education training per year as outlined by the FCB.
• Abides by the Florida Certification Board’s Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct.
• Believes in recovery for all persons served and is willing to share their recovery experience.
• Demonstrates flexibility to engage people based on receptivity and needs.
• Can pass a Level II background screening and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provides Recovery Education covering each phase of the recovery journey.
• Offers hope and encouragement regarding opportunities for varying levels of involvement in community-based activities.
• Provides a model for people in recovery, staff and family members by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
• Educates professional staff about the recovery process and the impact of stigma.
• Coaches recovering people in the independent use of community supports.
• Identifies abilities with recovering person and assists them to recognize and use strengths.
• Assists with LAP planning and implementation.
• Supports connections to community-based mutual self-help groups and family involvement where appropriate.
• Promotes self-advocacy by helping individuals articulate needs to providers.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Reading & writing proficiency

FCB-certified recovery peer training

Background screening clearance

Pre-employment drug screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aging True Senior Services in Florida is seeking a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) to provide peer support services to participants in the Florida Self-Directed Care Program (age 18+). The CRPS serves as a consumer advocate and offers information and encouragement to support recovery goals.

You will work to help participants regain control of their lives, model recovery, and educate staff about reducing stigma.