Peer Recovery Specialist - Full Time Second Shift

Job description

Department BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOP - 206163: Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Second Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade 115 Job Description The Registered Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing peer-to-peer support services to individuals enrolled in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs. The Registered Peer Recovery Specialist performs a variety of paraprofessional duties in support of wellness and recovery by utilizing their lived experiences of recovery and mental health disorders. Peer Support Specialists offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach skills, provide practical assistance and connect individuals with resources, opportunities, communities of support and other people. Services are non-clinical, person centered, strengths based, wellness focused, and trauma informed. Peer support services help to ensure the individual's wellness-recovery plan reveals the needs and preferences of the individuals being served to complete their measurable and personalized goals. All services are provided as part of a comprehensive treatment team, and the incumbent will be a vital member of this team. This position involves weekday daytime and evening progra...