Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Open Sky Community Services
Summary
Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, or group living environments. Services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals.
Job description
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist provides direct peer support to individuals and families by sharing their lived and personal experiences with substance use to build trust and collaboration with people served. They support the development and maintenance of key skills including stress management, relapse prevention, self-determination, self-advocacy, decision making, and goal planning through recovery tools, including Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
Other Key Responsibilities
- Assist Persons in developing, implementing, and monitoring personal recovery goals using a self-directed recovery and wellness planning process and provide support through Life and Care Transitions.
- Conduct 1:1 and group activities geared toward increasing readiness to engage in rehabilitation. Facilitate peer skill building and support groups.
- Facilitate the development of valued community roles including group memberships, employment, or volunteer experiences.
- Maintain a working knowledge of consumer-operated programs and activities in the mental health field, such as Recovery Learning Communities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Valid Driver's License, reliable and insured vehicle and acceptable driving record, required.
- Must have lived experience with substance use disorder and the ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with people served while maintaining strong boundaries/ethics.
- Must be a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or be willing to obtain CARC within one year of employment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Reliable and insured vehicle
- Lived experience with substance use disorder
- Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or willingness to obtain within one year
- Ability to maintain strong boundaries and ethics
Benefits
- Individual and Group Supervision
- Professional Development
- Training Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employer Match
- Life Insurance
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Company overview
Open Sky Community Services is a comprehensive mental health care organization dedicated to providing integrated behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental health services, the organization focuses on delivering person-centered care that addresses the complex needs of those experiencing mental health challenges. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, community-based support programs, and residential treatment options. Open Sky Community Services operates with a mission to promote recovery, resilience, and wellness through evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care approaches. The organization serves diverse populations across multiple communities, offering accessible mental health resources and support systems. Their work emphasizes collaboration with other healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create holistic care networks that support individuals throughout their recovery journeys. By focusing on both clinical excellence and community integration, Open Sky Community Services plays a vital role in addressing mental health needs and reducing barriers to care for vulnerable populations.