Peer Recovery Specialist - Housing Intake

Responsibilities

• Empower clients by helping them identify and remove barriers to housing.
• Connect clients to resources and organizations to help foster and sustain long-term health and increase remaining successfully housed.
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to discuss routine transition issues while pulling on the peer perspective.
• Provide direct assistance in the form of transportation, filling out forms or making phone calls, and accompanying clients to appointments to support the process.
• Aid in finding necessary community services to meet basic needs.
• Interface with family members or other involved parties for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing a person’s functioning and recovery.
• Provide education about self-help groups and sponsorship and assist clients in finding recovery support meetings that accommodate schedules, child care, etc.
• Participate in clinical supervision at least twice monthly.
• Support ISP documentation upon entry into housing.
• Support new participants in housing for up to 90 days to assure successful transition into a housing community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of recovery coach training program offered by the MCB (training provided).
• 1+ years of experience providing support services in a behavioral health / chemical health / and or supported housing setting.
• Current and valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.
• Able to obtain CPRS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals recovering from addictions and mental health.
• Experience with homeless populations and the homeless system.
• Able to connect with, engage, and empathize with people from diverse backgrounds with multiple challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package Including Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Life and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with company contribution.
• Generous paid time off.
• 12 annual holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.