Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Columbus, IN

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will enhance the quality of care for women recovering from trauma and substance abuse disorder.  Working with the Dove House team to ensure clients reach their goals and are successful is paramount to this position. CPRC Certification required, LAC or LCAC preferred.

 Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Handle case assignments, care plans, review client progress, and determine sobriety plans while helping clients achieve wellness, sobriety and independence. 
• Facilitate multiple care aspects (care coordination, information sharing, etc.) and develop effective working relations and cooperate with team and external community partners.
• Record information, accurately and timely data entry within 24 hours of interactions with clients.
• Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues and provide recovery support through individual and group sessions.
• Serve in an on-call capacity on a rotating basis.
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task and be able to make decisions and provide guidance with complicated processes or difficult clinical scenarios.
• Ability to work in high stress environment and with diverse client and staff populations while providing high quality customer service and prioritizing teamwork.
• Conflict resolution, setting and upholding appropriate boundaries, having high ethical standard and being organized are minimum requirements to be successful in this position.

Competencies required:

1. Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and using databases.  
2. Incumbent must have the ability to adapt and conform to shifting priorities and demands and execute accordingly.
3. Excellent knowledge of case management principles, communication & listening skills, organizational and time management skills, and compassionate with teamwork skills.
4. Has maintained sobriety/recovery for a period of no less than 3 years.