Peer Specialist

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QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Demonstrated commitment to the Café's mission of promoting an Environment of Radical Hospitality in the context of loving accountability.
• Cultural competency and interpersonal communications skills necessary to thrive in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to embody principles of recovery in daily interactions at the Café and in the community.
• Achieved a minimum of 2 years in sustained recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental illness.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified or actively working towards certification as a Peer Specialist with the Florida Certification Board.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
• Basic computer skills and technology experience.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Peer Specialist

REPORTS TO

Director of Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizing the Recovery Café Network and Choices Recovery Coach models, provide recovery coaching support to café participants by drawing off lived experiences.
• On a weekly basis, plan for and facilitate 1-2 recovery circles, and assigned group activities.
• Develop and maintain a personal and compassionate understanding of the recovery journey (i.e., matters resulting from trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or other struggles such as homelessness).
• Promote self-advocacy by serving as a role-model to others.
• Provide continuous support to participants by drawing on motivational interviewing techniques to promote hope and empowerment.
• Validate participants and help them take responsibility to actively participate in their own recovery.
• Interview participants and ensure all program paperwork is completed (i.e., intake forms, surveys).
• Provide information to participants about service options and the process of care.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote a team culture in which everyone's point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood and respected.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings to discuss caseload and program priorities.
• Maintain daily documentation for program reports; have a basic understanding of funding sources and compliance requirements.
• Attend various meetings and trainings associated with this position.
• Assist with daily activities and always work to promote the message and services of ReNew Recovery Café.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Self-care through demonstration of a personal recovery program.
• Projects completed accurately and on time.
• Manage or be responsible for assigned Members and Community Partners.
• Consistently maintain a positive and productive working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm for ReNew Recovery Café operations.
• Communicating and upholding the Café's Guiding Principles and Code of Ethics in all endeavors.

EOE