Peer Recovery Specialist

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW :

Pathways to Recovery (PTR) is Philadelphia’s short-term co-occurring disorder treatment partial hospitalization program.

The program is funded by Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI) for Philadelphia residents with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges.

• Our program works with participants 20 hours per week, for up to nine weeks. We provide a menu of treatment services available each day including individual, group, and family therapy;
• medication-assisted treatment and medication management with our psychiatrist; health care coordination and full-time nursing support;

full-time case management; and full-time peer recovery specialist support.

JOB OVERVIEW : We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to join the Pathways to Recovery (PTR) team as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

This individual will use their own lived experience to engage and support PTR participants.

Schedule Requirement : Must be available to work evenings and Saturdays, rotating coverage with other Peer Recovery Specialists

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Attend daily staff meetings and inform staff of any important participant information.
• Implement the recovery process for participants as defined in Pathway to Recovery's program goals and philosophy.
• Provide continuity of care as defined by the treatment plan for each participant.
• Lead psychoeducational and self-help groups.
• Engage participants by sharing personal story of recovery.
• Provide outreach at treatment facilities, on the streets, and in participants’ homes to ensure engagement during and prior to entering treatment.
• Transport participants to initial intake, to and from the program, and for all necessary appointments.
• Take participants to community-based self-help meetings such as AA, NA, etc.
• Sit in with participants during recovery planning meetings as their advocate and resource.
• Assist with discharge planning and maintain contact with participants for at least two weeks post-discharge.
• Reengage participants on the streets and bring them back into treatment.
• Provide input to the clinical team. Alert the team of any current or potential behavioral or health-related problems of participants.
• Meet or exceed program productivity requirements, including ensuring daily census requirements and new participant enrollment.
• Maintain a continuous record of all contacts, events, and progress toward the accomplishment of goals as stated in the treatment plan.

Ensure that charts meet all standards.

• Record individual and group progress notes in the DAP format after each therapeutic activity.
• Complete reviews in compliance with state licensing and other program guidelines.
• Assist the treatment team and participants with continuing care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification
• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience working or volunteering with individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to drive a large van
• Ability to establish trusting and therapeutic relationships
• Commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability of people with co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community

SALARY GRADE : 13