Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Brattleboro, United States - Turning Point of Windham County

Turning Point of Windham County

Verified Company

Brattleboro, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Peer Addiction Recovery Coach

Turning Point Recovery Coaches will provide non-clinical services intended to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining individual recovery from substance use disorder (SUD).

The recovery coach promotes a recovery-based approach to participant care with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with a substance abuse disorder.

- _Experience in the recovery field or relevant background_
- _Excellent boundaries_
- _A solid understanding of Confidentiality_
- _A balance between one's peer support and professional requirements to reduce any potential harm_
- _A "go-getter" ready to advance and spread recovery knowledge, opportunities, and hope to the community._

Peer Addiction Recovery Coach overview

Recovery Coaching is a professional peer support role credentialed through graduation from Recovery Vermont's Recovery Coaching Academy and completion of all requirements for IC&RC certification.

Some overarching job responsibilities include:

Provide direct recovery support services, ie. recovery coaching, recovery group facilitation, and outreach to the community.
Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere at Turning Point, helping keep the environment safe, comfortable and clean for guests.
Display a warm and welcoming demeanor toward all guests arriving at the Center; providing recovery support to visitors focused on recovery principles, strengthbased and evidencebased practices learned through the variety of training opportunities provided in this position.
Assisting individuals to identify and develop natural community supports to foster independence and community integration.
Promote the array of Turning Point programs and offerings as well as resources available through local community partners.
Maintain collaborative relationships with local treatment teams and providers serving Vermont, to assist clients with treatment needs.
Model and exemplify recovery principles to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable, and utilize personal and professional experience to promote wellness and recovery.
Abide by HIPAA, 42 CFR Part II, and any additional regulations set forth by Turning Point and BMH.
Complete all necessary documentation, attend supervision, requested trainings, and participate in Turning Point events.

Desired Skills and Experience:

A selfidentified person in recovery from a substance use disorder or other valuable lived experience who meets a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery.
Experience with, or educational background of, recovery concepts and practices of recovery that honor multiple pathways to recovery.
Organized, selfmotivated, creative, and committed to working in a diverse environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working with all levels of professionals.
Experience/comfortability with doing both formal and informal presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, as well as experience working with various data platforms.
Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current insurance coverage.
Preferred Recovery Center experience/affiliation.
Trained Recovery Coach (training will be provided if not certified for committed applicants).
Understanding of the addiction process, available treatment programs, healthcare options, social service systems and medical systems.
Preferred Advanced motivational interviewing skills (will train if needed).
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in the hospital and community setting.