Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor MORE $2000 retention bonus
Care New England Health System, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor MORE $2000 retention bonus
Department:
TPC-Anchor Community Outreach Site.
Operating Unit:
The Providence Center.
Location:
Providence, RI.
Job ID:
24583.
Job Status:
Full Time.
Shift:
Days.
Schedule:
Mon.-Fri.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 retention bonus.
Job Summary The Providence Center Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor Recovery MORE provides Outreach Recovery Support with people in RI communities who are in need of recovery support. Peer Recovery Specialists provide individual and group support in multiple settings, and provide referrals for resources like detox, housing, outpatient treatment, clothing/food and overdose prevention/Narcan training. This staff member also provides educational outreach to providers and community groups.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide community outreach including distributing harm reduction supplies, Narcan, transport to treatment, and canvassing high overdose hot spots.
Provide individual recovery support.
Facilitate recovery support groups.
Provide information and referrals for community-based resources.
Serve as advocate for program participants and assist them to develop self-advocacy skills.
Complete all required documentation clearly and on time.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all program participants, coworkers and community partners, maintaining positive relationships.
Complete all trainings as assigned.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
High School diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
RI State certified Recovery Coach or plan to complete this within first year.
Understanding of community resources and recovery-oriented systems of care model.
Knowledge of basic crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and some case management techniques required. Ability to act as an advocate for the needs of the parent is required.
Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and belief in, the SUD recovery process.
Minimum of 2 years established recovery time.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.
Legal Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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TPC-Anchor Community Outreach Site.
Operating Unit:
The Providence Center.
Location:
Providence, RI.
Job ID:
24583.
Job Status:
Full Time.
Shift:
Days.
Schedule:
Mon.-Fri.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 retention bonus.
Job Summary The Providence Center Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor Recovery MORE provides Outreach Recovery Support with people in RI communities who are in need of recovery support. Peer Recovery Specialists provide individual and group support in multiple settings, and provide referrals for resources like detox, housing, outpatient treatment, clothing/food and overdose prevention/Narcan training. This staff member also provides educational outreach to providers and community groups.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide community outreach including distributing harm reduction supplies, Narcan, transport to treatment, and canvassing high overdose hot spots.
Provide individual recovery support.
Facilitate recovery support groups.
Provide information and referrals for community-based resources.
Serve as advocate for program participants and assist them to develop self-advocacy skills.
Complete all required documentation clearly and on time.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all program participants, coworkers and community partners, maintaining positive relationships.
Complete all trainings as assigned.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
High School diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
RI State certified Recovery Coach or plan to complete this within first year.
Understanding of community resources and recovery-oriented systems of care model.
Knowledge of basic crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and some case management techniques required. Ability to act as an advocate for the needs of the parent is required.
Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and belief in, the SUD recovery process.
Minimum of 2 years established recovery time.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.
Legal Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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