State Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist PRSS

WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services (WVFSRS)
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission at WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services (WVFSRS) is to empower individuals with behavioral health and/or Substance abuse or dependency issues to live a more stable, self-sufficient, and satisfying life; by promoting prevention, early intervention, resiliency, recovery & rehabilitation through accessible and quality care.

OUR VISION:
WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services (WVFSRS) strives to become an ally in decreasing barriers to treatment within the behavioral health and substance abuse and dependance fields. By providing a safe space to engage in quality treatment, without discrimination, for all qualified Ohio & West Virginia residents.

OUR PURPOSE:
Each WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services (WVFSRS) staff were chosen for their unique skills as well as their desire to make a difference within our clienteles lives. WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services (WVFSRS) cultivates a positive, forward thinking, and engaged culture. Through each interaction we are dedicated and determined to decrease the growing number of untreated individuals within both the Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse & Dependance fields.

Job Title: | Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
Department/Group: | Mental Health (MH)/Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Location: | Huntington, WV & Charleston, WV
Level/Salary Range: | $21/ Per Billable hour
Trainings: | Will Train Applicant(s) on job duties
Job Category: | Licensed Behavioral Health Center (LBHC)
Job Code/ Req#: | H00038- Peer Recovery Support Specialist | H0032- Treatment Team Meeting
Position Type: | Full-time-W2 Employee

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary
We are seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to join our team! In this role, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team led by the clinical director. You will assist clients at all stages of the continuum of care and attempt to teach client life skills to become independent and reduce the likelihood of relapse by utilizing personal experiences within recovery. If you are someone who wants to make a difference in your community and your clients' lives, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• *REQUIRED* 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 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 Microsoft office applications and computer skills.

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 persons 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.

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

COME BE A PART OF A GROWING TEAM!!!