Peer recovery support specialist (Prss)

Peer Recovery Support Specialist- RPG

McDowell County

Overview

• Peer Support Specialists-Recovery advocates for individuals in recovery, share helpful resources, facilitate skill-building activities, and provide crisis support when needed.
• They lead peer recovery groups, foster relationship-building, mentor individuals in setting goals, and offer guidance on managing life roles such as employee, parent, or student.
• Supportive services may also include transportation, medication reminders, or assistance with daily tasks.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
• A Peer Recovery Support Specialist working under a Regional Partnership Grant (RPG) in a mental health setting plays a unique and powerful role by using their lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to support and guide others.
• The role blends peer mentorship, advocacy, and public engagement.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Lived experience of recovery from substance use disorders
• At least one (1) year of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges (preferred)
• At least two (2) years of sobriety
• State or nationally recognized peer certification or training as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DoHS) (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record