Peer Recovery Support Specialist

## Description
** Job Title**:
Peer Recovery Specialist
** Reports to**:
Residential Program Manager
** Level**:
Experienced
** Location**:
Nashville
** Classification**:
Full-time, non-exempt
** Education**:
CPRS Certification preferred
** Mission****:
** To provide a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women in an environment of faith and healing to restore hope and a lifetime of recovery.
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* Summary:

** The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing client supervision in a structured, supportive treatment environment, while communicating with and accessing the support of Clinical staff.
** Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following**:
* Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions. During these sessions the PRS will support clients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills,
* strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
* Assist clients in working with their treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
* Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as
* well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
* Assist in leading aftercare group and events.
* The PRS models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
* Independently or with periodic assistance of other treatment team members, utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups; discussions will be utilized where clients will share common problems in daily living and methods they have employed to manage and cope with these problems.
* As one who has availed themselves to addiction and / or mental health services, the PRS will share their own experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources they use.
* As much as possible, the PRS will share their own recovery story and as the facilitator of these sessions, will demonstrate how they have directed their own recovery.
* Use ongoing individual and group sessions to teach clients how to identify and
* combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears by providing a forum which allows group members and PRS to share their experiences. By using
* identified literature, media, etc. clients will gain hope, learn to identify their
* strengths and combat negative self-talk.
* Provide timely and professional documentation to support each client/resident interaction and coordination of services per the documentation guidelines of TNDR.
* Participate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in areas related to the focus of the residential program.
* Attend meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.
* Be available to residents for immediate concerns or needs and direct to appropriate staff.
* Perform urine drug screens/breathalyzer as assigned and on suspicion.
* Remain engaged and available during shift.
* Additional responsibilities as assigned.## Qualifications
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* Education and Experience:

*** High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree or some college preferred
* 1-year minimum experience working with target population preferred
* Knowledge of substance abuse/addiction issues or related work experience preferred
* Obtain Peer Recovery Specialist certification within one year of working as a Peer Recovery Specialist
* Flexibility to work any shift preferred
* Possess proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
* Ability to establish and maintain professional therapeutic boundaries
** Other Requirements:
*** Possess proficient computer skills Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Valid Driver’s license.
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