Certified Peer Recovery Specialist CPRS

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

FullTime 2nd Shift 12pm8pm

Team Recovery Ohio LLC the fastest growing organization providing treatment for substance use and mental health disorders in Northwest Ohio is seeking a FullTime Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)! Qualified applicants must be motivated compassionate and energetic with the ability to adapt and problemsolve potential issues.

Position Summary:

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) is responsible for providing milieu management as well as providing valuable support mentorship and advocacy to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders or mental health challenges. Your role will involve building trusting relationships assisting clients in developing and sustaining their recovery goals and promoting overall wellness and community integration. The CPRS will help clients increase their knowledge and skills through developing peer relationships that support and promote recovery resiliency and wellness

The CPRS will work alongside the Clinical treatment team to ensure life skills improvement and longterm sobriety for clients with behavioral health and substance use disorder diagnoses.

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) position requires experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. This position will require driving company vehicle(s) including multipassenger vans to transport clients and providing services at the treatment center and in the community (recovery housing).

Job Functions/Duties:

Peer Support and Mentoring:

• Offer oneonone peer support and counseling to individuals in their recovery journey.
• Utilize personal lived experience to provide empathy understanding and hope to clients.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor by sharing personal recovery experiences and strategies.

Recovery Planning and Implementation:

• Collaborate with clients to create individualized recovery plans that address their unique needs and goals.
• Provide guidance and resources to support clients in implementing their recovery plans.
• Encourage the use of evidencebased practices and strategies to promote sustained recovery.

Advocacy and Connection to Resources:

• Advocate for clients rights and needs within the healthcare system legal system and community.
• Facilitate access to community resources such as housing employment education and healthcare services.
• Help clients navigate the complex healthcare and social service systems to ensure continuity of care.

Peerled Support Groups and Workshops:

• Organize and facilitate peerled support groups and workshops to foster a sense of community and belonging.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations and workshops on topics related to addiction and recovery.
• Coordinate with other agencies and organizations to expand access to support groups and educational opportunities.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions progress and outcomes.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding client confidentiality and data privacy.
• Provide regular reports on program activities and outcomes to supervisors and stakeholders.

General Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for clients and staff.
• Driving company vehicle(s) including multipassenger vans to transport clients and providing services at the treatment center and in the community (recovery housing).

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience in coordinating client care and assisting clients with behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders including MedicationAssisted Treatments.
• Must possess the ability to educate clients and the community on health issues and promote overall wellness.
• Must possess conflict management and crisis intervention experience and skills as well as possess the ability to effectively apply problemsolving skills while providing real time solutions.
• Must possess interpersonal and interprofessional collaboration and leadership skills.
• Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask prioritize meet deadlines and communicate challenges effectively.
• Must possess a compassionate relationshipbased and traumainformed approach.
• Must possess high ethical standards and the ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material and situations.
• Knowledge of Google Workplace (Docs Sheets Slides Forms Gmail Chat Spaces Keep Tasks Calendar and Meet).

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License and insurance with clean driving record (required).
• Ability to pass a background check and preemployment drug screen (required).
• Familiarity with community resources support services and evidencebased practices related to recovery.
• Familiarity with traumainformed care principles and practices.
• Minimum of one 1 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment is preferred (not required) or lived experience with substance use disorders or mental health challenges and stable personal recovery.

**Ability to pass a preemployment background check and drug screen (required).

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority