Recovery Peer Specialist

Operation Par Inc.
Largo, FL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION :

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and / or mental health disorders.

PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS :

  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks / year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks / year after 5 years of employment.
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION :

Links individuals with Substance Use Disorder, substance use / opioid-related overdose survivors, those with health-related issues due to substance use to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), detox, and various inpatient and outpatient programs.

Uses time spent communicating with those in the hospital / community to assist in initiating treatment and engage patients in on-going treatment and recovery support.

Provides educational resources, community resources and support to participants and their friends, family, and caregivers regarding overdose prevention, treatment for substance use disorder, and recovery support.

Provides triage, screening and evaluation services to determine appropriate level of care. Is responsible for timely, professional documentation and data collection according to Operation PAR standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  • High school diploma required
  • Associate's degree or higher preferred
  • One year of experience working in the field of behavioral health preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS :

  • Valid Florida driver's license
  • Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) - full or provisional certification required within 6 months of hire
  • Must pass a level II background check and drug screen

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE / ADA / VETERANS / DFWP

30+ days ago
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