Peer Recovery Specialist

What You’ll Be Doing You will provide direct support to the staff and families in the program such as practicing skills implemented by Practitioners with families, supporting recovery efforts and some administrative duties, included but not limited to answering phone calls, taking messages, managing email communications and community outreach efforts.  Hybrid Role, 20% Remote Work.  Your Main Priorities While additional responsibilities are likely to arise on the job, you will primarily :

• Provide peer support to substance impacted individuals working toward recovery.
• Work with youth and their families to stabilize the home and prevent placement disruptions.
• Conduct substance use screenings in accordance with agency policy and administer contingency management rewards for negative screens.
• Writes contact notes and uploads / transfers to an appropriate Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintain contingency management trackers and other tracking tools as required.
• Network with Rhode Island substance use communities and participate / host outreach events for the community.
• Maintain relationships with partnering agencies.
• Support in-between session learning by practicing skills with clients and families.
• Provide community support; identifies and attends community events.
• Attend the required meetings to discuss cases, openings, opportunities, etc.
• Act as an additional resource for Practitioners to support youth and family engagement; attend intakes and sessions as needed.  Who You Are Requirements, Skills & Abilities
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related role required.
• Peer Recovery Certification (CPRS) is a plus.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Must be able to provide proof of valid driver's license, auto insurance and car registration.
• Must authorize Child & Family to complete a motor vehicle records check.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.  Physical Requirements Direct Service Staff :   Travel is statewide and required as a part of the position.
• This position requires time sitting, standing, walking, driving, carrying and lifting up to 25lbs.

This role also requires operating desktop, laptop and / or cell phone, and communicating with colleagues.  Travel Requirements Site location :

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services In order to provide equitable service delivery and go above and beyond equal opportunity requirements, our organization is committed to ensuring that all staff are able to perform the following cultural competencies :