Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Community Resource Navigator-Volunteer Manager

ON OUR OWN OF FREDERICK COUNTY, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Peer Recovery Specialist

Title:Peer Recovery Specialist

Classification: Partl time (5 hours / week)

Salary: $22/hr

Hours: Various hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday

Supervisor: Executive Director

Qualifications:

The Peer Recovery Specialist requires a CPRS Certification (or willing to work on/obtain in first 6 months of employment), and RPS Certification preferred. High school diploma/G.E.D. and 3 letters of recommendation; must have worked within the last three years with at least 12 months’ total of successful part or full time paid or voluntary work experience and have acquired or meet the qualifications for certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist.

As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will be actively working with our peers in a peer support role. We encourage you to continue working on your CPRS and obtain your certification within 6 months of employment.

Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery. Peer Recovery Specialist must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and a demonstrated commitment to the recovery community. The Peer Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder and/or mental health challenge(s). The Peer Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to-peer relationships.

In this role, you should combine a strong attention to detail with an ability to multi-task and complete tasks. You should be reliable, a problem-solver and possess strong project management skills. Your goal will be to ensure that our training programs are engaging and run smoothly.

Qualifications for Peer Recovery Specialist

• CPRS credentials
• Ability to communicate effectively and with professionalism
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Strong understanding of the goals and standards for our peers
• Dependability, accountability, compassion and professional
• Take constructive feedback and implement changes in a timely and professional manner

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support one-on-one and facilitate groups [particularly on days you are assigned]
• Housing
• Benefits, Health Ins, SNAP, TDAP
• Community Resources, CORE, FCAA, SVDP
• Employment Search
• Additional education
• legal documents, ID, Birth C, License
• Court Legal/Aid
• Medical appointment
• Clinical care, Rehab
• Fentanyl Test Strips
• Help peers apply for jobs, government cellphone applications, food stamps, health insurance (online applications)

• Transfer the OOOFC Warmline to volunteers or staff
• Adhere to the policies of the organization and collaborate with staff members
• All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director (Board President if ED role is vacant)

I agree to the responsibilities of Peer Recovery Specialist /Training Manager.

Employee:_________________________________________ Executive Director: _____________________________

Date: ____________________- Date: __________________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person