PEER SUPPORT RECOVERY SPECIALIST

PEER SUPPORT RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Association of Persons Affected by Addiction - 4.0 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $17 - $18 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Spanish Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook In-person customer service English Emergency response in crisis intervention High school diploma or GED Driver's License Customer engagement Working with individuals with mental health conditions Working with individuals with substance use disorders

Full Job Description Job Summary:

Under supervision, the Peer Support Recovery Specialist will promote a recovery-based approach to peer care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources and other supportive services, to aid in peers' recovery from substance use/co-occurring and mental health challenges.

Position Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide support to peers and colleagues in daily activities essential to the recovery program objectives, including, but not limited to, screening/intake, strength assessment, orientation, recovery planning, community resources (referrals), peer engagement (recovery check-ups), evaluation (quality/productivity), customer service.
• Provide assistance aimed at supporting community functioning and independence, e.g., shopping, laundry, cleaning, budgeting, using public transportation, meeting attendance.
• Facilitate groups and educate peers on personal care/self-support, recovery and relapse prevention skills and other groups/meetings that will initiate and sustain recovery.
• Participate in community events and speaking engagements in an effort to advocate and to provide access to recovery support and services.
• Provide transportation as assigned to ensure peers access to behavioral health services, as well as other needed community services.
• Provide information and assistance in the following activities as assigned: recovery planning, recovery commitment, crisis plans, self-determination, and AA/NA and support meetings.
• Provide recovery support related functions (linking, coordinating, monitoring) or peer coaching/support as assigned and in conjunction with peer's primary care, behavioral health and other providers.
• Provide supportive services during times of peer crisis/relapse as identified.
• Commit to the Texas Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to plan and organize.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• The ability to relate well to people of all ages, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Intermediate computer skills required; use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and HER.
• Flexible, highly organized, and have the ability to work within a team structure.
• Able to think quickly and act appropriately in emergencies or crisis situations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work in a diverse, ever-changing environment.
• Practices recovery in his/her own life.
• Coachable and teachable
• Can promote a healthy, positive, and safe work environment.

. Has a two year sobriety in recovery and/or co-occurring mental health.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 2 years sobriety in recovery and/or a co-occurring mental health challenges.

Must have lived experience yourself. Please

DO NOT APPLY

if you do not have lived experience and/or have not obtain 2 years in recovery.

• Must have knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health and recovery principles.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid state of Texas driver's license, and current automobile liability insurance.

Please

DO NOT APPLY

if you do not have your own vehicle.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have your own vehicle? Do you have lived experience; do you have 2 years sobriety in recovery and/or a co-occurring mental health challenges? Ability to

Commute:

Dallas, TX 75215 (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person