Peer Recovery Support Specialist

*Part-Time/Per-Diem Position with assorted hours for peer lead groups and one-on-ones*

Galilee Mission is a residential and outpatient substance use treatment organization providing person-centered, evidence based client care. Our residential clients consist of males over the age of 18. We are 40 years strong and growing! Galilee Mission believes that recovery is possible.

• We offer Health, Life, Vision and Dental insurance.
• 2% Employer Contributed Simple IRA.
• Bonuses: We offer competitive pay, annual increases and certification/license completion.
• Paid Time Off: We offer vacation, sick and holiday pay. Increases with retention. The longer you work for us the more time you have off.
• We promote from within. You can transfer from one shift to another or to different treatment modalities.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program.

Galilee Mission is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

The Peer Specialist (PS) is an active member of the team and provides peer support services to clients with substance use under supervision of the clinical supervisor. The Peer Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings. The PS performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages, from young adult to old age, in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.

Qualifications:

Must have a High School degree or GED.

Must have the capability of learning the Electronic Health Record and be familiar with computer use.

Must have gone through the peer recovery 40-hour training and have taken all required educational classes required to meet the State of RI requirements for a Peer Recovery Specialist.

Must be working towards, have attained or maintain certification through yearly required trainings.

A valid driver’s license is required as some driving and/or transportation may be required to take clients to medical appointments, job sites, social activities and other community resources.

Must have the ability to learn the E.H.R. System and document all client and incident interactions in various parts of the software through use of the computer.

If in recovery must have been through a treatment program and be clean and sober and have no criminal activity for at least two years.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Certified Recovery Specialist Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22