Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

About the role

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. Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Verbalize understanding of what recovery means and articulate it to others.
• Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Be professional, with an attitude of mutual respect and encouragement.
• Encourage involvement in the center by modeling a positive attitude.
• Respect confidentiality and program ethics.
• Facilitate groups that promote recovery through education, advocacy and positive role modeling.
• Document peer progress in electronic medical records.
• Attend all trainings.
• Assist with daily activities that may include group preparation, meal preparation, provide transportation via company van.

Skills

• Utilize excellent communication skills and the ability to meet requirements of certification.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Willing to share personal recovery story to assist others.
• Be active in own recovery and model recovery in a positive way.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Lived Experience with Mental Illness/ Substance Use Disorder.
• Minimum of one year of recovery.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must acquire F-endorsement within 30 days of hire date.
• CPRS Certification is required.
• Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program.
• If not currently certified, must be certified within 90 days of hire unless otherwise approved by the supervisor.

Benefits

• 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

Pay