Part Time Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Specialist

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:

The Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Specialist ("SA") provides outreach and support to clients with substance abuse or co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness in Loudoun County and facilitates recovery groups. This position also provides information on the recovery process and will promote opportunities to enhance the ability of clients served to move into recovery.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provides outreach phone calls and visits to clients receiving substance abuse and/or mental healthservices.
• Conducts engagement visits to potential clients in the community within specific programsincluding Library and ConnectionZone.
• Provides individual peer-focused services in the community to clientsreferred.
• Provide services to clients in the Adult Detention Center (ADC) when requested. Services include but are not limited to: meet individually with Treatment Unit participants to assess re-entry needs, conduct "Big Book" Study group, facilitate Recovery group as needed, and provide additional supportupon release from the ADC asneeded.
• Facilitates or Co-facilitates groups focused on recovery from substance use and / or mental healthillness.
• Provides feedback to supervisor ongroups.
• Communicates to clinical staff the need for crisis intervention for clientsserved.
• Providesassistanceintransportationeducation,includingprovidingassistanceandresourcesinlocal transportation and natural supports. May provide local transportation as needed and asappropriate.
• Provides education on the recovery process based on personal experience and programmaterial.
• Represents staff in agency and/or community-based workgroups to enhance servicesprovided within, and related to, the services for target population, asneeded.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in computer procedures relevant to thisposition.
• Performs other duties as assigned by clinicians and treatment teammembers.
• Record demographic and service data on all persons served, including required data from theAdult Detention Center.
• Facilitates WRAP with individuals asneeded.
• Assists individuals in developing job training skills and in exploring job placementoptions.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability to changes in environment andsituations
• Strong and effective communication skills and accepts criticism andfeedback
• Dependability by following instructions, responds to management direction and keepscommitment
• Meets attendance punctualityguidelines
• Maintains emotional self-awareness and manages relationshipspositively
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming and building interpersonalrelationships
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and exhibits objectivity and openness to others'views

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma orGED.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record. Must have a vehicle or access to avehicle.
• High degree of empathy toward clientsserved.
• Must be a consumer with lived experience (past or present) of substance abuse, mental health and / orco- occurring disorders.
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist preferred or ability to become certified within nine (9)months ofemployment.
• Must successfully complete all contract compliance training.