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Peer Recovery Support Specialist- Assertive Community Treatment Team
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A Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides support to individuals recovering from substance use and mental health disorders, facilitating support sessions, sharing lived experience, and helping clients build coping skills and personalized recovery plans.
About this role
Milestone LLC is seeking a passionate and committed Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our team, providing vital support to individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. In this role, you will leverage your lived experience to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with clients, guiding them on their path to recovery. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will facilitate individual and group support sessions, helping clients build coping skills, enhance their self-advocacy, and navigate the complexities of their recovery journey.
Your responsibilities will include sharing personal recovery experiences, providing information about community resources, and assisting clients in creating personalized recovery plans. You will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that clients receive comprehensive and holistic care. At Milestone LLC, we believe in the power of peer support as a critical component of the recovery process, and we value the unique insights that lived experience brings to our services. If you are looking to make a positive impact and support others in their recovery, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.
Requirements
- Personal experience in recovery from substance use or mental health disorders.
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (or ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe).
- Strong understanding of recovery principles and best practices in peer support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with clients.
- Ability to relate to clients and effectively share personal recovery experiences.
- Knowledge of community resources and support services available for individuals in recovery.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- $16-21 an hour
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