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BridgeValley Community and Technical College invites applications for the Peer Recovery Specialist position.  This position will be 32 hours per week at a rate of $15.89 per hour. This is a grant-funded position. Application deadline 03-09-2023.

For more information, contact Amanda Lewis, Ashley.Lewis@bridgevalley.edu

For additional information and to apply, click here. https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bridgevalleyedu/jobs/3888133/peer-recovery-specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Aspire Family Wellness is hiring a Peer Support Specialist in the Huntington area. The position is for a full time position. Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred
• Direct experience in substance abuse field through personal life experiences,
• instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process

Licenses/Certifications:

• Peer Support Specialist Certification required

For additional information and to apply, click here.

Peer Recovery Support Specialist
$18 per hour + SIGNING BONUS
State Licensed PRSS through WVCBAPP with at least 1 year of experience. The appropriate candiate will provide recovery coach services at multiple levels of care.  This includes, supportive housing, detox programs, residential treatment programs, and outpatient.

SEND RESUME WITH COVER LETTER
to wesleywood@anchorprojectcenter.org

Mail
Attn: Wesley Wood
2333 MacCorkle Ave Ste 203
Saint Albans WV 25177

https://anchorprojectcenter.org/careers

Aspire Family Wellness is hiring Peer Recovery Support Specialists in the Huntington and St Albans area. The positions are for full time and part time positions. Requirements: Must be WV Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP) credentialed. For all interested parties Please contact Kim Hughes, Aspire Clinical Director by email khughes@helpwvkids.org or by phone (304) 552-2249.

Aspire Family Services is seeking to fill two WVCBAPP (West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals)-certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists positions. One male and one female. Location of employment is Huntington. For more information contact Tommy Vance at 304-807-6227.

Location: MURC - MU Research Corporation

Department: Center of Excellence for Recovery - RC1524

Job Description:

The duties and responsibilities of the Peer Recovery Specialist include:

• Facilitate recovery oriented group and individual supportive intervention services with students and community members ( as approved by direct supervisor);
• Conduct outreach visits to an assigned area;
• Provide outreach and early intervention to individuals in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of change as well as those experiencing symptoms of a recurrence of symptoms;
• Plan, Promote & Host training events and informational sessions related to the recovery program;
• Denver remarks and speak to the public to combat stigma;
• Assist individuals in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health and other problems
• Work on college campuses and with faculty, staff and administration to develop support for students;
• Unlc students with support groups, treatment programs and other community resources;
• Build and maintain partnerships across campus and communities;
• Act as an liaison between students, campuses, communities and service organizations;
• Report to the supervisor and project coordinator.
• Assist with the implementation of project activities to ensure that the program goals, objectives, activities are met at specified stages in timeline;
• Participate in trainings and the certification process; Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times:
• Participate in weekly conference calls to report on progress:
• Collect assessments and develop recovery treatment plans;
• Collect and submit required data, prepare written reports and other administrative tasks as required;
• Assist individuals served with setting goals, creating and monitoring individualized change/recovery plans and working toward developing skills to attain and sustain recovery;
• Complete reports, paperwork and time sheets:
• Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center’s service delivery model;
• Represent the school and the network in a positive manner Including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution’s missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

For additional information and to apply, click here.

     

Advocate House, P.O. Box 9083, Huntington, WV 25704-0083

Position Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Peer Recover Support Specialist will be a position that maintains an environment that is safe, comfortable, and secure for our residents daily.  This person must have the State Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory of all household supplies (cleaning supplies, paper products, cooking utensils, furniture, etc.).  When low on any supplies or if anything gets broken notify the Administrative Assistant.
• Prepare bedrooms for new residents entering home (clean linens, dresser drawers, bedroom cleanliness, etc.).
• Facilitate house meetings, community meetings and occasional social and recreational outings/activities.
• Assist in monitoring property to protect from damage and/or theft.
• Conduct urinalyses drug screens as required by house rules.
• Attend the weekly staff meetings with Operations Director to discuss any issues.
• Participate in mandatory, ongoing health and safety, peer mentoring, or recovery residence training as required.
• Provide referral resources to residents when requested or needed (discharges).
• Assign household chores to residents and monitor to ensure that the chores are completed.
• Review program and house rules with all new residents.
• Explain in detail all homework assignments to new residents.
• Monitor the resident’s rooms for cleanliness.
• Ensure that residents are properly respecting and maintaining common areas (esp. kitchen, living room, bathrooms, etc.)
• Monitor that the residents are following house rules.  Hold residents accountable for following house rules by applying life lessons.
• Conduct resident orientations, including reviewing safety drills and locations of fire extinguishers, emergency evacuation diagram, exit routes, evacuation procedures, and access to first-aid kits.
• Monitoring proper use and functioning of appliances and other household equipment.
• Observe and report to lead staff person any unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for other residents or neighbors.
• Share recovery experiences.
• Encourage the resident’s participation in recovery activities.
• Demonstrate appropriate recovery living skills for others to emulate.
• Work one on one with residents on their recovery.
• Must report any suspicious activity concerning any resident to the lead staff person.
• If working part-time they must write Therapy Notes of not less than 20 hours per work week.  If working full-time they must write Therapy Notes of not less than 39 hours per work week.

Please submit resume with a signed Peer Recovery Support Specialist contract to Executivedirector@advocatehouse.com.