Peer Support Recovery Specialist

POSITION:
Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
DEPARTMENT:
Outpatient Services, Recovery SupportFLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR:
Chief Programs OfficerEMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full-TimeSHIFT: 40 Hour Per Week

SUMMARY:

A Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) assists clients in facilitating access to needed services, provides support and encouragement while assisting clients in the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain and complete the State of Texas approved 46-hour PRC training within 6 months of hire.

Obtain the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) credential by completing 500 hours of relevant experience within 6 months of employment with Nexus.

Model appropriate and effective coping and self-help recovery skills.

Provide strong peer recovery leadership.

Guide and mentor individuals seeking to achieve or sustain long-term recovery from addiction, regardless of pathway to recovery.

Maintain personal recovery evidenced by remaining 100% abstinent from all mood altering and mind changing substances.

Assist clients in developing their own recovery plan and its implementation.

Provide case management related functions such as providing referrals, scheduling appointments, shopping, budgeting, using public transportation, and meeting attendance.

Provide transportation as assigned to ensure client access to meetings and community services.

Plan and implement recovery activities and events.

Attend court appointments with clients to act as a support/advocate.

Assist clients in accessing community services, as indicated.

Conduct active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups.

Provide supportive services during times of client crisis/relapse.

Teach personal care, self-help, and relapse prevention skills to clients.

Attend required trainings for the position.

Attend monthly All Staff meeting.

Perform various clerical tasks, filing, copying, documentation, etc.

Ensure services delivered as in line with the Nexus Mission and Values.

Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures and socioeconomic levels.

Possess good oral and written communication skills.

Possess the ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

Possess the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner.

Ability to manage client behavior, manages crisis situations, and applies conflict resolution skills to situations.

Safe driving practices.

Service clients and outside contacts with dignity and respect.

Observe client confidentiality requirements.

Basic computer skills and knowledge.

Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.

Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA Compliance, and Employee & Client Confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.

Current valid Texas Driver's License and good/clean driving record required.

Must be in a personal recovery program from a substance use disorder with at least one (1) year of continuous sobriety.

Must currently have and maintain or obtain Texas State certification of Recovery Support Peer Specialist.

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