Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job Summary: The Peer Support Specialist role is to use their own unique, life-altering experience to guide and support others who are in recovery from substance abuse. The PRSS will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

Qualifications and Education Requirements ● High school diploma or GED ● WV Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification ● Must have been in recovery for a minimum of two years and be involved with a personal support and / or recovery system and not have received SUD treatment for the preceding six months ● Attestation of Recovery Statement ● Lived experience/ history of receiving mental health services, substance abuse disorder, or trauma ● Ability to work well independently and in a team environment ● Ability to work with a diverse group of people ● At least 18 years of age ● Valid driver's license and auto insurance preferred

Preferred Skills ● Effective verbal and written communication skills ● Must be resourceful, an independent and critical thinker, and self-sufficient ● Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information ● Proficient understanding of basic office applications and computer skills.

Certifications All certifications will be required to be completed prior to start date with revalidation per company’s policy ● HIPAA ● Adult CPR - First Aid ● Blood Borne Pathogens CPI validation required within 30 days of employment with revalidation per company’s policy.

Role and Responsibilities ● Assist individuals with recovery planning, relapse prevention, housing needs, and education/employment ● Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery. ● Maintain project logs, reports, and records of activities with clients in appropriate files or database. ● Exhibit a non-judgmental approach, listen with empathy, and have the ability to support people in discovering their own solutions ● Ability to share personal lived experience in a way that empowers others ● Provide a model for both people in recovery and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible ● Provide education and advocacy within the community and reduce the stigma and discrimination against people with mental health and substance use disorders ● Inspire hope and create connection for people new to recovery ● Facilitate the transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed recover plan for their clients. ● Support Connections to community based, mutual self-helps groups. Link individuals to appropriate professional resources when needed. Provide vision-driven hope and encouragement for opportunities at varying levels of involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, physical activity, self-directed hobbies. Etc.). ● Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self-help groups, professional services, etc.) that support the recovering person’s goals and interests. This will involve a collaborative effort including the recovering person, agency staff, and other relevant stakeholders. ● Identify barriers (internal and external) to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome those barriers. ● Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and is able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe healing environment for all. ● Other duties as directed