Peer Recovery Specialist- Full-time - Hamilton Center, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

Peer Recovery Specialist

Division: Satellite Services & Vigo County Services

Supervised By: Program Manager

Position Summary

Under Supervision, the Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support services, services as a consumer advocate, provides Consumer information and peer support for Consumers in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. The PRS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their lives and recovery process. The PRS will model competence in recovery and coping. Ninety percent of the time is direct patient care, interacting with patient, either individually or in a group setting .

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Following the guidelines set by the employer, the PRS will interact safely and effectively with Consumers to:

Assist Consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery

Assist Consumers in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving toward recovery

Assist Consumers in identifying barriers to recovery goals

Assist Consumers in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills

Observe and reinforce positive progress that Consumers make toward recovery goals

Teach problem-solving skills

Teach Consumers to identify and combat negative self-talk

Teach Consumers how to identify and overcome fears

Support the vocational choices Consumers make and assist them in overcoming job-related anxieties and conflicts

Assist Consumers in building social skills by demonstrating and reinforcing proper conduct and respectful interaction

Assist non-Consumer staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or destructive to recovery

Attend treatment team meetings and medication appointments as requested to represent the needs and perspectives of the Consumer

Utilize his/her unique recovery experience to teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience.

Maintain effective coping and self-help techniques.

Continue to develop professional skill by maintaining certification through required coursework

Attend relevant seminars, staff in-service trainings whenever offered

Investigate community resources for appropriateness of services to Consumers

Minimum Qualification/Requirements

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Self-identify with a history of mental illness and/or addiction.

Must be maintaining healthy recovery from mental illness and/or addiction.

Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to meet written communication requirements.

Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam.