JOB DESCRIPTION - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
About the Organization: Will Work Will Work for Recovery is a 501 (C3) Nonprofit Recovery
Community Organization Charitable Organization. Our mission is to restore hope and
encourage individuals in recovery from substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental
health disorders one step at a time, one day at a time, one life at a time. recovery. We serve
the North Minneapolis recovery community and surrounding cities. All of our services and
activities are peer-led and peer-driven. Will Work for Recovery’s mission is to restore hope one step at a time, one day at a time, and one life at a time.
About the Position:
Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week.
Location: 2520 N 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Description:
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist is a non-clinical position that provides recovery support
services by someone with lived experience. This position acts as a liaison to grant partners and is managed by the Project Director. Responsibilities include providing individual peer support, helping participants manage and implement recovery plans, organizing and facilitating sober social activities, and attending required meetings. The Peer Support Specialist oversees peer support services, including sharing personal stories to teach through experience, serving as a role model, helping clients enhance relationships with community agencies, and conducting individual/group meetings. The Peer Support Specialist should have a minimum of 2 years in long-term, continuous recovery from SUD and experience working with the target population. The qualified person will serve as a role model, coach, advocate, and motivator to program participants, as well as linking participants to job training and opportunities and providing coaching through recovery plans to ensure success in the workforce. Developing an authentic peer relationship through emotional, instrumental, information, and affiliations support is the essence of the position.
Qualifications:
Background in recovery support services and working with the target population preferred
State certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or ability to obtain certification
High school diploma
Two years of continuous recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and assist participants in resource planning, e.g., housing, transportation, etc., and other needed recovery supports
Assist participants in managing their recovery by ensuring all needs are in place
Promote continuity of care available to the community at large
Understand and adhere to all state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations
Complete all necessary program paperwork
Develop and review recovery plans with participants and provide linkages to job trainings and workforce activities and job coaching through recovery plans
Facilitate peer support groups
Prepare monthly reports as required
Work on special projects as needed
Develop and adhere to a personal recovery plan
Other duties as assigned
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Carolyn Niesche at
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