Community Based Harm Reduction Peer Recovery Specialist

Make A Difference in your Community!

Recovery Coaching is a peer-based recovery support service that is non-clinical and designed to engage others beyond initiation through stabilization and into recovery maintenance. This position provides peer-assisted guidance to individuals in active use working to connect to services.

Essential Job Functions

Work with EMS, local hospitals, local Department of Health, as well as other community organizations. The peer support specialist will assist in identifying individuals who have recently experienced an overdose and provide Narcan and connect the individual to other services as appropriate. Educate and distribute harm reduction supplies such as but not limited to Narcan, testing strips and Deterra Bags to individuals at risk of an overdose or have recently overdosed.

Help a PWUD find and utilize if necessary resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, local or online support groups which may include accompanying clients to initial self-help meetings. Work with the DOH and other agencies using OD Maps and other resources to identify overdose hotspots and distribute harm reduction supplies to those hotspots. Assist clients with applying to referral agencies and programs.

Assist clients with evaluating and addressing any barriers with social determinants of health that may impact their overall wellness.

Provide non-clinical crisis support Help individuals get connected with MAT or MOUD providers. Operate vehicle (both personal and agency) for mobile peer services, client transportation etc.

Collaborate and co-operate with community supports and providers to help guide clients towards successful attainment of their Harm Reduction goals.

Will be expected to participate in on-call hours, as scheduled

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain mutual respect with peers in recovery.

Knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on the individual and family members

Ability to effectively manage and/or work with a diversity of clients with a range of needs.

Ability to accurately prepare and maintain required documentation

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, clients and the general public.

Public speaking and community outreach and presentations required

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School/GED diploma; an Associates degree with a major in human services, psychology, social work, counseling or other related field preferred. Must be eligible to work towards becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate.

Requires a valid drivers license with no more than 4 points and no moving violations within the past 6 months.

This is a full-time position paying $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred) Peer Support Specialist: 1 year (Preferred) SUD Clinical: 1 year (Preferred) Recovery: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CRPA, CRPA-P (Preferred)

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