Rochester MnPRA CPRS

MN Adult & Teen Challenge; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call to full-time potential after 3

Benefit eligible after transition

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

MN Adult & Teen Challenge in Rochester, MN is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (MnPRA CPRS) for an on-call role with potential to become full-time. You will provide peer recovery support, educate clients, and attend groups to support recovery goals.

Responsibilities include developing recovery plans, connecting clients to resources, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team. A CPRS credential and lived experience with substance use are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a CPRS credential in good standing through the Minnesota Certification Board (MCB).
• Must abide by MCB’s code of ethics with professional boundaries.
• Excellent in-person communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Credible or similar EHR preferred.
• Must have a lived experience related to substance use.
• Must be comfortable working with individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally.
• Commitment to MnPRA core values: compassion, honor, respect, integrity, servanthood, trust.
• At least 1 year of freedom from problematic substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer recovery support and help clients maintain recovery.
• Develop Recovery Wellness Plan (RWP) with clients and track progress.
• Connect clients with community resources including housing, food, and employment services.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Document client interactions and billable services; up to 8 units per client per day.
• Submit hours for payment based on billable services provided.
• Attend weekly supervisor meetings and LADC supervision sessions.
• Maintain relationships with treatment centers and community partners.
• Perform basic administrative tasks, including emails and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPRS credential through MCB

Tools

Credible EHR

Job description

1542 Assisi Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Description

Work where you matter. If you want to make a difference and have impact where you work, THIS is the role for you.

We're looking for YOU, our next Rochester MnPRA CPRS: (This is an on-call position, with the potential to be full time)

Job Summary

The MnPRA CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) is responsible for delivering peer recovery support services. The CPRS will host individual meetings with clients focused on education, advocacy, mentorship and, attending groups and meetings in support of recovery.

This is an hourly on-call position, specifically providing one-on-one peer support services. After 90 days of providing peer support services, while consistently billing 32 hours per week, the MnPRA CPRS will be offered a full-time, benefit eligible position.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential functions include the following:

• Provide one-on-one peer recovery support with individuals seeking help in maintaining their recovery, helping clients work through any barriers they may be facing.
• Develop Recovery Wellness Plan (RWP), upon initial meeting with client(s) and set meaningful, achievable goals. Ensure ongoing visibility of RWP with client care team.
• Connect clients with community resources, including treatment programs, housing support, food assistance, and employment services.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in accordance with MnPRA’s Code of Ethics.
• Document client interactions, progress, and services provided. A CPRS can bill up to a maximum of 8 units per client (4 hours) in one day.
• Document billing services to submit hours to be paid based on billable services provided.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings with your supervisor and weekly Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) supervision sessions.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with treatment centers, withdrawal management facilities, and other community partners.
• Perform basic administrative tasks, including email correspondence, documentation management, and report submissions.

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a CPRS credential in good standing through the Minnesota Certification Board (MCB).
• Must abide by Minnesota Certification Board’s (MCB’s) code of ethics with the ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate peer support.
• Excellent in-person communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with electronic health record (EHR) system, such as Credible preferred.
• Must have a personal lived experience related to substance use. (Someone who has their own lived experience related to substance use. Having a friend or family member with this experience does not meet this requirement.)
• Must be comfortable working with people with life-controlling challenges, including mental health and addiction.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally to meet clients.
• The ability to live and work by MnPRA’s core values – practicing compassion, honor, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.
• At least 1 year of freedom from problematic substances.
• Commitment to Mission and Values: Demonstrated alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the organization, with a strong commitment to serving the community and advancing the organization’s objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, supporting operational needs and change.
• For MnPRA CPRS’s providing services to clients residing in partnering treatment organizations, must be able to meet specific staff requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes 245G.11.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.

Compensation: $25 per billable service hour and $15.97 per hour for non billable administrative duties

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.

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