Peer Recovery Specialist, 245G

About the role

The Peer Recovery Specialist will work with individuals experiencing chemical dependency problems and/or mental health issues, providing general treatment support and recovery maintenance through Avivo's Multicultural Recovery Coaching Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality, mission-driven services and outcomes in a safe recovery environment.
• Provide provision of general treatment support and recovery maintenance.
• Actively participate in the division’s Trauma Informed Care Initiative and motivational interviewing.
• Support and implement evidence-based practices related to specific program area.
• Promote health and wellness activities with participants.
• Operate Avivo van for transportation of participants.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1-year experience working with individuals experiencing chemical dependency problems and/or mental health issues.
• Certification: Current credential from the Minnesota Certification Board, the Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders, or the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
• Completion of Recovery Coach Training and certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) through the Minnesota Certification Board (MCB).
• Minimum of one year freedom from alcohol and chemical abuse/addiction.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working in a diverse, continuum of services in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Experience with and/or a demonstrated commitment to developing and delivering culturally responsive services.
• Previous work experience in a behavioral health setting and/or residential treatment.
• Experience with programs serving individuals with dual diagnoses.
• Experience working in outpatient treatment.
• Experience using Credible Electronic Health Record.

Benefits

• Medical health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
• Dental plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long term disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

Pay

Competitive pay, based on education & experience

Schedule

This position works 32 hours a week.