Recovery Peer Support Specialist
On-siteTexas, United States
Job Summary
Provide individual and group recovery support services, crisis intervention, and de-escalation to participants with substance use disorders. Collaborate with program staff and stakeholders to develop recovery plans and facilitate evidence-based activities like manualized groups. Maintain a collaborative relationship with participants and their support systems while completing required documentation, reporting, and participant file maintenance. Operate independently in a field setting with a flexible schedule including rotating on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends. Maintain stable recovery program standards and possess current Recovery Support Peer Specialist credentialing.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- Lived experience with mental health condition, substance use disorder or both
- High school diploma or GED
- Willing to appropriately share his/her own recovery story
- Ability to demonstrate current self-directed recovery
- Possess and maintain Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) or Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) credentialing (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Pass criminal history and registry checks as described in 1 TAC 354.3201 and annual background checks
- Must be bilingual (Spanish)
- Understanding of addiction, co-occurring disorders and recovery pathways
- Basic understanding of and appreciation for working with individuals, families, and community partners in a professional, trauma-informed, and respectful manner
- Working with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge of available recovery-oriented community resources/ROSC and the ability to find, use and share new resources
- Ability to operate independently, effectively and efficiently in a field setting
- Valid Texas Driver's License, vehicle and insurance
- Be able to give clear, concise and accurate verbal and written reports
- Must be prepared for a flexible schedule, including rotating on-call responsibilities (nights/weekends) to respond to provide emergency support
- Ability to use and care for basic hardware and software, including computers, email, internet and fax machines
- Be able to remain fully mobile, including use of stairways and extended periods standing or walking
- CPR and First Aid Certification (provided by Crosspoint)
- Thirty (30) hours of annual training
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