ACT Peer Recovery Specialist
HRCSB is seeking a qualified individual who is passionate about recovery and empowering individuals to join our team of Peer Recovery Specialists! The role of a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) is to provide non-clinical, person-centered, strength-based, wellness focused, and trauma informed support while helping to ensure the individual’s Recovery, Resiliency, and Wellness Plan aids an individual in living a meaningful and independent life in the community. Peer Recovery Specialists are individuals who identify themselves as having lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder, and are in active long-term recovery. Preferred candidates are those who are insightful about their recovery and articulate their experience well to others. Successful Peer Recovery Specialists are able to offer encouragement and support without judgment. PRS will offer services in individual and group settings at the Agency and in the community. This position is part of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to provide services to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis, substance use disorder diagnosis, and/or co-occurring disorder. The PRS meets regularly with the team of HRCSB Peers and Peer Program Coordinator for mutual support and guidance. This position is full time and may include evening and weekend coverage.