Recovery Peer Support Specialist

Community Service Board Of Middle Georgia - Peo, Ltd.; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Eastman, GA is seeking a Peer Support Worker to provide recovery-focused support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders. You will connect clients to local recovery resources and community-based services across Georgia.

Reporting to the Rise Up Program Manager, you will maintain confidential records, assist in implementing services, and travel statewide in a company vehicle to events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• 2+ years of substance use recovery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office.
• Ability to obtain CARES certification within first year of employment, required by DBHDD.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to people who have experienced challenges with substance use or misuse in ARSC, at recovery events, meetings and over the phone.
• Provide information and facilitate development of relationships with individuals, support/mutual aid groups, and service providers when appropriate.
• Manage boundaries in relationships and adjust in accordance with the guidance provided by team leadership.
• Provide support to families and allies of people that self-identify as being in recovery or who have challenges with substance use.
• Assist Program Manager in the implementation of new services, meetings, workshops, community trainings, etc. based on feedback from the advisory board and community.
• Keep and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with guidance provided by team leadership, including but not limited to, one on ones, PCOMS, WRAP Plans, etc.
• Travel, using a company vehicle, to assigned advocacy/recovery events throughout the state, when required.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Professionalism

Independent work capability

Collaboration with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office

Job description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Eastman, GA is seeking a Peer Support Worker to provide recovery-focused support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders. You will connect clients to local recovery resources and community-based services across Georgia.

Reporting to the Rise Up Program Manager, you will maintain confidential records, assist in implementing services, and travel statewide in a company vehicle to events as needed.