Recovery Support Peer Specialist –(JPS PATH Program)
Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
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Position Summary:
The Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) provides peer-based recovery support services to individuals referred through the JPS Prevention Access Treatment and Healing (PATH) Program. Using lived experience and a person-centered trauma-informed approach the RSPS helps individuals engage in healthcare recovery and supportive services while addressing barriers related to substance use mental health housing instability and other social needs.
Skills / Competencies:
Strong understanding of recovery principles substance use disorders and mental health
Knowledge of community resources and healthcare navigation
Ability to build rapport and engage individuals with complex needs
Effective communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to service delivery
Responsibilities:
Provide peer recovery coaching mentoring and support to PATH participants
Conduct outreach engagement follow-up and care navigation services
Connect participants to healthcare behavioral health housing transportation and community resources
Support participants in developing recovery goals and strengthening recovery support networks
Coordinate services with JPS PATH staff and community partners
Maintain timely and accurate documentation and data entry
Participate in required meetings trainings and supervision
Adhere to agency policies ethical standards and confidentiality requirements
Conduct community-based outreach and follow-up activities as needed
Qualifications:
Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) in Texas or eligible and willing to obtain certification within the first year of employment
High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelors degree preferred
Experience in recovery support substance use behavioral health or related human services preferred
Knowledge of substance use disorders recovery pathways and community resources
Valid drivers license reliable transportation and current automobile insurance required
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer:RecoveryResourceCouncilcomplieswithapplicableFederalcivilrightslawsanddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasis ofrace color national origin age disability or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity).
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About Company
North Texas behavioral healthcare nonprofit providing free counseling, recovery treatment & support services, prevention programming, and housing assistance.
