Job Description Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Full Time:

Exempt [hourly] Evening and Weekend hours as needed.

Supervisor:

Peer Supervisor Location:

St. Johns County and Flagler County

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:

In recovery from substance use disorder. High school diploma and three letters of recommendation; prefer candidates with experience in the recovery space. Must be in recovery from substance use disorder. Peer Support Specialist must understand and respect everyone's unique path to recovery and honor all pathways to recovery. Specialist must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community. The Recovery Specialist's role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals to help promote long-term recovery. The Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer- to-peer relationships.

Duties and Functions:

Maintain project logs, reports and records in appropriate files and database(s). Provide recovery education to service recipients for every phase of the recovery journey from pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance. Provide a model for people in recovery, their families, and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible. Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery. Assist/coach recovering persons to develop their own plan for advancing their recovery; for "getting the life they want." Recovery Planning -- facilitate (via personal coaching) the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery Plan. The goal should be to transition from professionally assisted recovery initiation to personally directed, community supported recovery maintenance. Promote self-advocacy by assisting recovering persons to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals and objectives established as the focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services. Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the recovering person's goals and interests. This will involve a collaborative effort including the recovering person, agency staff and other relevant stakeholders. Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups. Link individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed. Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies, etc.). Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with others in the agency. Visit community resources with recovering persons to assist them in becoming familiar with potential opportunities. Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers. Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person after they leave the program to ensure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others in the agency if needed. Long-term engagement, support, and encouragement. Other duties as directed by Executive Director and/or Leadership Staff. Develop, implement, and promote ongoing community training opportunities. Work with staff and other community professionals to implement and promote recovery-oriented training programs and opportunities. Follow all requirements of all funding sources. Flagler OARS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

Start at $18.00 -20.00 per hour with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule 80% Paid Health insurance Paid time off.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Some Weekends Ability to commute/relocate: St. Augustine, FL and/or Flagler County, FL Application Question(s): Can you pass a Level 2 fingerprint background check? Are you able to use your own vehicle for travel to either St. Augustine and/or Palm Coast?

Education:

High school or higher

Experience:

recovery: 24 mo. minimum (Required) working in the recovery field: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (Preferred) OR We will train.

Work Location:

In person and in the community

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person