Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Lanham, United States - VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CHESAPEAKE AND CAROLINAS, INC.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA CHESAPEAKE AND CAROLINAS, INC.

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Lanham, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self-reliance and inspires hope.

As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families and the community.

Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America - one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.

Our founders envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people.

On behalf of the organization, the Booths pledged "to go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand".

Their declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America's impact on "Helping America's most vulnerable".

Through a dedicated and committed team of more than 850 employees and thousands of volunteers, we provide critical care, support services and hope to thousands of people each year throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and the Carolinas.

We firmly believe our employees drive the success of the organization.

Through our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (DEI), we endeavor to attract, engage and retain qualified, diverse, compassionate individuals to join our journey and experience a work environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) will serve as a recovery agent for participants in the Prince George County Behavioral Health Department (CEI) clients.

The (CPRS) will provide and advocate for effective recovery based services to aid in creating a stable environment for individuals suffering from a substance abuse disorder or a dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse disorder).

The focus of the position is improving daily living skills, Mentoring and Education and Wellness and Recovery.

The PSS position brings a unique asset to the treatment team as the PSS has firsthand learned experience with recovery that allows the PSS to fully empathize and relate to the struggles of program participants and offers hope and support in overcoming obstacles.

It is imperative for the (CPRS) to have knowledge of the Recovery process, signs and symptoms of substance use and mental health issues, and community resources that aid independent living.

The (CPRS) should also have the ability to easily engage participants and build appropriate therapeutic alliances with solid boundaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work oneonone with each participant to determine strengths and needs to develop and meet selfdirected recovery goals
Utilize tools such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to help participants create their own individualized recovery plan.
Assist participants in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve his/her goals of selfdirected recovery and housing stability.
Assist client in identifying and plugging into selfhelp groups, community groups, faith based community groups to foster participant's community involvement
Work closely with Rehabilitation/Residential Coordinators to collaborate continuity of care and place referrals to the community as needed.
Document and report concerns to Rehabilitation/Residential Coordinators in a timely manner.
Assist participants with empowerment skills to improve coping techniques and selfhelp strategies
Consult with direct supervisor or supervisor on duty regarding participant's personal needs, behavior and service planning.
Follow appropriate critical incident protocol and accompanying documentation.
Provide inhome visitation to support participants.
Maintain a comprehensive and accurate written record of events that occur during visitations
As clinically appropriate, share their own recovery story and how they tackled obstacles or challenges in their recovery journey to help normalize participant experience.
Maintain healthy boundaries with program participants
Perform other duties as assigned.

EFFECTS ON END RESULTS:

Provides empathy and support to move vulnerable clientele
Improves housing and recovery outcomes
Implements a true model of recovery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The physical ability to travel to assigned locations and safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
The physical to stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
Operating office