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PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PRSS) at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C

Princeton, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Substance Use Recovery, Mentoring, Empowerment, Person-Centered Care, Community Engagement, Lived Experience, Support Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Peer Recovery Support Specialist for WAVES (Women Achieving Values, Esteem, and Sobriety) Full Time Mercer County Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) provide support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Rooted in the person-centered care plan, these services extend beyond the clinical setting and focus on fostering meaningful connections within home and community environments. PRSS staff use their own lived experience in recovery to guide, mentor, and empower others to engage in and sustain their personal recovery journey. Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent. · Lived experience of recovery from substance use disorders. · Preferred qualifications include at least one (1) year of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges. · At least two (2) years of sobriety are required. · State or nationally recognized peer certification or training as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DoHS).

Responsibilities

Peer Recovery Support Specialists provide support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. They use their own lived experience in recovery to guide, mentor, and empower others.