TPC-Anchor Community Outreach Site. is hiring : Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor M

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Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor MORE $2,000 retention bonus

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Job Summary :

The Providence Center Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor MORE provides Outreach Recovery Support with people in RI communities who are in need of recovery support. Peer Recovery Specialists provide individual and group support in multiple settings, and provide referrals for resources like detox, housing, outpatient treatment, clothing / food and overdose prevention / Narcan training. This staff member also provides educational outreach to providers and community groups.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide community outreach including, distributing harm reductions supplies, Narcan, transport to treatment, canvassing hot spots where overdoses are high.
• Provide individual recovery support.
• Facilitate recovery support groups.
• Provide information and referrals for community based resources.
• Serve as advocate for program participants and assist them to develop self-advocacy skills.
• Complete all required documentation clearly and on time.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all program participants and coworkers; and with community partners. Maintain positive relationships.
• Complete all trainings as assigned.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements :

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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