Centerstone·Columbus, Indiana
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist facilitates groups and activities to help individuals with mental illness or addiction build social skills and confidence. They assist clients in identifying recovery goals, overcoming barriers, and connecting to community resources and care.
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) assists in providing a safe, fun, and supportive environment where individuals with a mental illness or addiction gain confidence, build social skills, and engage in learning and leisure activities with peers. The CPRS will achieve the program goal and operation through various job duties to include actively facilitating groups and activities on recovery topics. The CPRS assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery; assisting participants in determining reasonable and holistic steps in recovery; and identifying barriers to recovery goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Verbalize understanding of what recovery means and articulate it to others. Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills. Assist staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or barriers to recovery. Facilitate evidence based protocols, safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to partner with Centerstone programs and community partners. Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention/ connection to care. Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health/mental health/substance treatment. Transport clients to appointments and to access resources. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to meet communication requirements of certification. Basic computer literacy is required.
Education Level Must be 18 years of age or older, have lived experience receiving mental health, substance use or gambling treatment. High school diploma or equivalent. Years of Experience Minimum of one year of recovery. Experience within the criminal justice system preferred. Certification/Licensure Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. PRS Certification is required. Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam. Requirements of the certification which include: Lived Experience with Mental Illness/ Substance Use or Gambling Disorder Willing to share personal recovery story to assist others Assist clients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identifying barriers to recovery goals PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing – 20% Sitting – 80% Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – Occasional Lifting – Occasional DISCLAIMER The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $16.50--$23.10 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
Candidates must be 18 or older with lived experience in mental health, substance use, or gambling treatment and hold a high school diploma. A valid driver's license and PRS Certification are required.
Market context
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