Certificated Peer Recovery Specialist D3

JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Behavioral Health Department (SUD)
REPORTS TO: SUD Clinical Supervisor
SALARY RANGE: $23.60 – $30.61

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing logistical advocacy, mentoring, education, recovery, and wellness support to individuals.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age, able and willing to carry out duties as assigned.
• A minimum of one year abstinence from all non-prescribed substances is required. .
• Continued abstinence from non-prescribed substances must be maintained during employment.
• Working knowledge of AA/NA, Wellbriety principles and practices.
• Understanding of Traditional and non-traditional treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to culture and tradition of Mille Lacs Band.
• Commitment to multi-cultural programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and Word.
• Current or willing to work towards Peer Recovery Specialist certification with UMICAD (Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders) or Minnesota Certification board within 90 days of hire.
• 46 hours of the required recovery coach training or willing to take the training.
• Receive ongoing supervision in areas specific to the domains of the peer recovery coach by an alcohol and drug counselor or an individual with certification approved by the licensing boards.
• Must pass Mille Lacs Band Criminal Background Check, pass drug screen upon hire.
• Current valid driver’s license, be insurable through Mille Lacs insurance and have proof of vehicle insurance for travel between sites and other job-related destinations.
• In recovery a minimum of 1 year at time of hire.
• Must have current driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, proof of current insurance coverage and insurability under the Band’s Auto insurance policy.
• Must upkeep requirements for Peer Recovery Certification.

• Transportation to and from community support programs, knowledge of what is available and appropriate.
• Meet and partner with the client to be a role model, advocate, and mentor.
• Assist clients as necessary and appropriate while in treatment and recovery.
• Provide liaison between Clients, SUD and Mental Health, Healing to Wellness Court, Drug Court staff and other professionals.

• Nature of work is such that incumbent experiences infrequent periods of moderate to high stress levels while dealing with clients, family members and others.
• Work is almost exclusively indoors in a controlled climate area.
• Little threat of personal danger or risk, although working with certain patients may subject incumbent to periods of moderate to high stress levels.
• Hours are typically 8-5, with some evening hours. This position may involve working on the weekends.
• Will involve working with many different people who are often distressed in some way.
• Local travel is required, travel outside the state is very limited.