Peer Recovery Specialist

Expected starting salary is $25.65 to $34.25. Full salary range is $25.65 - $42.85.
Associate's degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, or related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.
OR
Combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Required Special Qualifications:
Completion of a Peer Recovery Specialist certification course is required upon employment.Under supervision, assists clients with gaining access to services and community resources to overcome barriers to substance use recovery. Contacts clients, builds peer relationships, and maintains client records. Develops outreach materials and assists with community outreach activities. Work schedule includes weekend and evening hours.

• Contacts clients using a variety of methods to build Peer Recovery relationships. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on all client contacts.
• Collaborates with clients to identify barriers to recovery and makes recommendations to overcome them.
• Assists clients with gaining access to community resources, including but not limited to harm reduction services, housing assistance, medical services, employment goals, and other services.
• Completes the intake process with individuals, schedules assessments, and makes recommendations and referrals.
• Develops outreach materials and assists with presentations.
• Maintains and distributes inventory for law enforcement and first responders.
• Initiates contact with potential clients to provide service-related options and referrals.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of Peer Recovery best practices and ethics guidelines.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Eligibility Guidelines.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of the procedures for receiving, storing, distributing, and using Naloxone kits.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency symptoms, including but not limited to overdose.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in effective de-escalation techniques.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication, including presenting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to keep accurate and up to date client records.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflict.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

Outdoors environment

X

Sitting

X

Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing,

X

Push or lift up to 25 pounds

X

Typing, Data entry

X

Talking, hearing

X

Operate vehicle

X

Accommodation (bring object into sharp focus)

X

Distance vision (far acuity)

X

Close vision (near acuity)

X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)

X

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time