MAPS Peer Specialist

SUMMARY

The Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) will work in partnership with other behavioral health professionals in Palm Beach County to engage individuals who may benefit from recovery support services. The MAPS CRPS pays special attention to the needs of justice‐involved individuals with substance use and other mental health disorders. This includes an understanding of how the culture of incarceration can impact behavior, using trauma‐informed approaches to recognize trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder, and modeling ways to confront the dual stigmas associated with criminal justice involvement and mental health disorders.

The CRPS 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 CRPS will support the peer culture of the program dorm as a recovery‑supportive space through intentional daily interactions and involvement with the community. The Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences to develop authentic peer‑to‑peer relationships and has an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery.

• Must be a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (or eligible to earn the CRPS certification within 6 months of hire).
• Peer Specialists must have lived experience with recovery with at least 2 years recovery history.
• BOTH a Level 2 Background Check and FDLE Background Check are required.
• Valid Driver License and able to drive in the dark (early am or pm).
• Position is based out of Palm Beach County Jail (West Detention) in Belle Glade, FL.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with healthcare systems representatives (Wellpath), treatment providers (TRRN), and PBSO personnel.
• Prior lived experience in criminal justice and/ or institutional settings preferred.
• Working knowledge of WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).

• Provide peer‑based recovery support, coaching and encouragement to individuals contemplating or actively seeking help with substance use recovery.
• Facilitate recovery support groups that build recognition of recovery capital and address perceived and persistent barriers; includes participants’ collaborative development of individual WRAP plans.
• Engage in relationship building with individuals to establish rapport, as evidenced by empathetic and active listening, non‑judgemental communication, and recognition of addictive behavior.
• Work alongside professional staff and provide linkage and referral information that support the goals and tasks for participant’s self‑determined recovery plan.
• Support participant engagement in mutual aid groups, supportive networking opportunities, and other recovery services to help participants relinquish attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors learned as survival mechanisms in criminal justice settings and elsewhere.
• Conduct self in an ethical manner by adhering to both Rebel Recovery Florida and FCB codes of ethics, standards of practice, and Rebel Recovery policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all PBSO Security Guidelines and policies, and follow the direction of any PBSO employee.