Collegiate Recovery Peer Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recovery oriented group and individual supportive intervention services with students and community members (as approved by direct supervisor)
• Conduct outreach visits to an assigned area
• Provide outreach and early intervention to individuals in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of change as well as those experiencing symptoms of a recurrence of symptoms
• Plan, Promote & Host training events and informational sessions related to the recovery program
• Deliver remarks and speak to the public to combat stigma
• Aid individuals in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health and other problems
• Work on college campuses and with faculty, staff and administration to develop support for students
• Link students with support groups, treatment programs and other community resources
• Build and maintain partnerships across campus and communities
• Act as an liaison between students, campuses, communities and service organizations
• Report to the supervisor and project coordinator
• Assist with the implementation of project activities to ensure that the program goals, objectives, activities are met at specified stages in timeline
• Participate in trainings and the certification process
• Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times
• Participate in weekly conference calls to report on progress
• Collect recovery capital assessments and develop recovery treatment plans
• Collect and submit required data, prepare written reports and other administrative tasks as required
• Aid individuals served with setting goals, creating and monitoring individualized change/recovery plans and working toward developing skills to attain and sustain recovery
• Complete reports, paperwork and time sheets
• Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center’s service delivery model
• Represent the school and the network in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution’s missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• There is a 6 month probationary period with this position
• Successful candidate may be in a mentoring position of student workers