Recovery Tech - Peer

Qualifications

• Recovery Peer Support Specialist Certificate or ability to provide within 3 months of hire
• High school diploma or GED
• Self-identify as an individual who has their own lived experience of mental health conditions, and/or substance use, for which they have sought support and has an experience of sustained recovery (greater than one year) to share those experiences in peer-to-peer interactions
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and crisis de-escalation (CPI or equivalent) training will be provided if the candidate does not possess active certification
• Obtain Tuberculosis screening test upon hire to provide evidence that individual is free from infectious tuberculosis prior to providing services and additional TB testing or screening questionnaires will be performed annually
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping
• Possess the physical, mental, and cognitive ability to perform specific clinical and/or tasks required by the position without posing a direct threat to the safety and security of patients
• Must obtain and maintain a level one fingerprint clearance card, clear APS Central Registry Check, and pass a background check

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Positive interaction and development of rapport with mentally ill participants and their families, professional and support staff, and various levels of staff from community agencies
• Maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations

Requirements

• Long periods of sitting
• Ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Operate phone, Fax, copier, and a computer
• Must be fully ambulatory and able to assist participants
• Must be able to operate an Agency vehicle