Remote Recovery Peer Support Specialist I

RI International; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

RI International in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer support and recovery training, advocating for individuals’ needs and rights. You will help implement a recovery environment and coordinate with clinical teams to meet goals.

The role requires certification as a Peer Support Specialist and lived experience with mental health or substance use services; a high school diploma is needed.

Qualifications

• Peer Employment Training completion and certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use services.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to teach recovery information and recovery tools.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training per state requirements.
• If driving is required, must meet Recovery Innovations driving policy.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Travel required based on business need.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Recovery Innovations is a second-chance employer.
• Must pass background check and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Guest Care & Advocacy: Provides peer support to engage individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams.
• Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be met.
• Assists in developing natural supports and community living.
• Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Keeps abreast of federal/state regulations and policies.
• Adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Coordinates with the clinical team to arrange services or resources.
• Additional Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Peer support delivery

Effective communication

Teaching recovery tools

De-escalation training

Confidentiality / HIPAA

Education

Peer Employment Training Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

RI International in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Peer Support Specialist I to provide peer support and recovery training, advocating for individuals’ needs and rights. You will help implement a recovery environment and coordinate with clinical teams to meet goals.

The role requires certification as a Peer Support Specialist and lived experience with mental health or substance use services; a high school diploma is needed.