SPECIALIST RECOVERY SUPPORT PEER

Metrocare Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Recovery Support Peer Specialist to join their dedicated team in Dallas. This role is pivotal in aiding individuals facing mental health challenges, providing essential peer support and guidance through individual and group sessions. You'll leverage your personal recovery experience to inspire others, while also participating in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and community engagement. With a commitment to fostering a recovery-oriented culture, this organization offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Join a team that prioritizes your growth and well-being while serving the community.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan with employer matching

Health Savings Account with employer matching

Professional Development Allowance

Bilingual Stipend

Qualifications

• 5 years of personal recovery experience required.
• Certification for Recovery Support Peer Specialist within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advocacy to clients using personal recovery experience.
• Facilitate peer-led group discussions and individual sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Skillman-9708 Skillman Road - Dallas, TX Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Diploma Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Travel within DFW Metroplex Job Category: Clinical Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

The Recovery Support Peer Specialist performs a range of tasks through individual and group sessions to assist consumers in their own recovery process as part of substance use services. They will serve as a role model and demonstrate competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, and will provide information and peer support in the community. The Recovery Support Peer Specialist will also provide essential expertise and consultation to other team members in promoting a recovery-oriented culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to clients using personal experience.
• Provides individual sessions to those in services.
• Facilitates peer-led group discussions around various clinical areas related to recovery and sobriety.
• Engages and familiarizes clients to clinical treatment.
• Documents services within twenty-four (24) hours of seeing consumer.
• Participates in regular supervision, including monthly observational supervision.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and provides feedback on clients' progress with treatment when appropriate.
• Leads family education groups.
• Connects clients with community supports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Services provided:
• 1) All peer specialist services must be recovery oriented, person-centered, relationship focused, and trauma informed.
• 2) Peer specialist services may include: a. recovery and wellness support, which includes providing information on and support with planning for recovery; b. mentoring, which includes serving as a role model and providing assistance in finding needed community resources and services; and c. advocacy, which includes providing support in stressful or urgent situations, and helping to ensure that the recipient's rights are respected.
• 3) Services may be provided individually or in a group setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
• Maintain passing score on all clinical competencies as outlined by TRR guidelines.
• Customer service approach to clients.
• Ability to remain organized and prioritize work assignments based on urgency and client needs.
• Ability to identify client needs and assist in acquiring services accordingly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• GED or high school equivalent.
• 5 years of active involvement in personal recovery without incident of relapse or crisis.
• Within 6 months of hire, begin certification for the Recovery Support Peer Specialist and start the 250 hours required for certification.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Certification as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist.

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development Allowance up to $1500 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – up to 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

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