Location: HEALTH - LA CROSSE
Department: Health
Summary:
POSITION OVERVIEW
Peer Recovery Specialist will provide supportive, recovery-oriented interaction and engagement with community members struggling with mental health and substance use issues. The Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for serving community members in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Staff to ensure people are able to attain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move forward in their journey of recovery. The role of the Peer Recovery Specialist is that of a coach or mentor who through his or her lived recovery experiences, can provide the guidance and role modeling necessary to promote wellness, purpose in life, develop relationships, and the insight necessary to move forward. The Peer Recovery Specialist will work in collaboration with Ho-Chunk Nation Behavioral Health and other tribal services to provide wraparound care for the service population who need outreach, encouragement and direct support to maintain their sobriety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Graduate of State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist Training; certified in Wisconsin as a Certified Peer Specialistor become certified within one year of hire.
ESSENTIAL:
1. Must be 21 years of age or older.
2. Must be free from problematic substance use for at least two (2) years immediately preceding hiring.
3. CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.
4. Recovery Coach Certificationorbecome certified within one (1) year of hire.
5. Must have valid driver's license (with safe driving record), automobile, and sufficient insurance.
6. Must promote a healthy, non-abusive lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Lived experience with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs and knowledge of recovery principles.
2. Must have experience or desire to work with people who have substance abuse disorders
3. Experience with recovery processes.
4. Experience with computers including, Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel, internet and email.
5. Experience with advocating for people who need help.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.