Hope United Peer Recovery Specialist
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 1, 2025
Job Description:
Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.
Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is
appreciated?
You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to
work where you are valued!
Join the McNabb Center Team as the Peer Recovery Specialist
today!
The Peer Recovery Specialist
Job Summary
- The Hope United Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach serves as a
member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing support to assist
clients, family members and others impacted by substance use
disorder and overdose reversal.This job description is not intended
to be all inclusive; and employee will also perform other
reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate
supervisor and other management as required. This organization
reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need
arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job
descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty
to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description
does not constitute a written or implied contract of
employment.
1. Daily Staff Duties.
- Demonstrates non-judgmental support 1:1 with individuals and
families around overdose reversal.
- Offers support, education and/or referral as needed depending
on the stage of change the individual or family is in and as needed
for reducing stigma.
- Offers 1:1 counseling/ Recovery Coaching utilizing motivational
interviewing.
- Responds to emails, and voicemails within 1 business days.
- Completes Staff Daily Duties assigned by supervisor before the
end of each shift.
- Follow Daily Schedule as assigned in the hospital and community
setting as required.2. Complete all required documentation within
designated time frames.
- Completes contact sheets daily.
- Keeps all private and/or confidential information in secure
location with a locked file cabinet or in approved locked HRMC
bags.
- Completes logs, screening, follow up and other requested
documentation accurately and on time.
- Assists team leader with data, scores, measurements and other
information as appropriate with the goal of outcome reporting,
Quality Assurance measurement and stakeholder satisfaction.3.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Must be punctual and maintain good attendance record.
- Maintains healthy two-way communication with all internal and
external customers to effectively assist the people we serve.
- Demonstrates willingness to promote a harmonious work
environment by maintaining a positive and professional working
relationship with all tam members, supervisors and other
stakeholders.
- Communicates and approaches conflict with a problem-solving
approach seeking a win/win outcome.
- Presents in a professional manner and adheres to appropriate
boundaries in each setting, acting as a positive representative of
the team, agency and community.COMPENSATION:
- Starting salary for this position is approximately $16.90 /hr
based on relevant experience and education.QUALIFICATIONS - Peer
Recovery Specialist
Experience / Education:
- Must have experience as behavioral health services consumer
and/or Lived recovery experience.
- A bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling,
psychology, social work, or three years' experience working with
individuals with substance use disorders, or co-occurring diagnoses
preferred.
- Has or is willing to obtain the State of Tennessee Certified
Peer Recovery Specialist Training and complete the following to be
eligible for state certification: Attend the 5-day training
facilitated by State Certified Trainers. Gain 75 hours of work or
volunteer experience in Peer Recovery services
- Must have coursework and/or experience and understanding in the
areas of cultural diversity, human development, and treatment of
substance use disorder, understanding of trauma-informed care,
suicide prevention, crisis intervention referral and knowledge of
overdose reversal.
- Experience working with special populations including
individuals with Co-occurring Disorders, substance use disorders
and mental health disorders.
- Computer experience is helpful as timesheets, training modules
and email are computer-based.
- Experience working in a community or hospital setting is
preferred.
- Regular attendance is an essential job function.
- Strong knowledge of community resources and referrals is
required.
- Must be able to share your experience, strength and hope with
those who have been revived from overdose in a hospital or
community setting.
- Must practice unconditional positive regard toward persons who
have experienced overdose reversal and their families and
significant others.
Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:
- Exposure to biological hazards.
- Hearing of normal and soft tones.
- Close eye work.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and
reaching.
- Regular attendance is an essential job function.
- Required to be certified in CPR/First Aid and trained in Handle
with Care de-escalation techniques. (training provided)
- Valid driver licenses.
- F-endorsement.Location:
- Knox County, Tennessee
Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and
where your hard work makes a difference!
Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment.
Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's
license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire.
Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check,
and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to
TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to
apply.
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