Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Summary:

To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to youth with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups. Spanish speaking isa plus but not required.

Specific Duties:

1. To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.

2. To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.

3. Assist in developing formal and informal community supports.

4. Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.

5. To offer encouragement in times of crisis.

6. To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the client’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.

7. To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the client’s recovery plan.

8. To attend Agency staff meetings, Case Conferences and Individual and Group Supervision.

9. To attain established standards of productivity.

10. To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies and/or individuals.

11. To be responsible for understanding clients rights policy and procedures.

12. To participate in staff training and development.

13. To serve on designated committees within the agency.

14. To maintain professional standards at all times. To observe the guidelines established within the Code of Ethics and Conduct.

15. To perform other related duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75201