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The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) provides support, guidance, and advocacy to individuals and families on the recovery continuum with addiction, mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and family/allies of behavioral health. Utilizing their lived experience, they offer empathy, understanding, and practical assistance to aid individuals in their recovery journey. This position will afford recovery support needs and refer individuals/families to the appropriate community resources that are beyond the scope of these services.
This position is onsite Monday - Friday, 11am to 7pm
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Peer Support - Offer one-on-one or group peer support to individuals in recovery, sharing personal experiences and insights to inspire hope and promote resilience.
2. Advocacy - Advocate for individuals in recovery within healthcare systems, social service agencies, and other community organizations to ensure access to appropriate services and resources.
3. Resource Referral - Connect individuals with community resources such as housing, employment assistance, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment programs.
4. Crisis Intervention - Provide immediate support during crises, offering empathy, encouragement, and guidance to help individuals navigate challenges without relapsing.
5. Education and Training - Conduct educational workshops and training sessions for individuals in recovery, their families, and community members to increase awareness and understanding of addiction, recovery, and available resources.
6. Documentation and Reporting - Maintain accurate records of interactions with individuals, documenting progress, challenges, and goals per organizational policies and procedures.
7. Self-Care and Professional Development - Engage in regular supervision, participate in peer support networks, and pursue ongoing training and education to enhance personal and professional growth.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience - One year of experience providing peer recovery support services. The candidate must self-identify as a person in long-term recovery from the effects of a behavioral health disorder (i.e. mental health and/or substance use disorder) for two years or more.
Certification – Prefer candidate with Current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist from the Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board (MAPCB). Candidates without certification must obtain it within three months from the hire date.
Denatra Green-Stroman, PhD| Director, Housing and Homeless Services
Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas |dgreen-stroman@voaches.org
Mobile: 240.688.2835