Residential Certified Peer: Sign on Bonus of $1,000

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Certified Peer is responsible for providing recovery services to clients based on the patient’s needs and preferences. The role is to serve as “recovery guide” and role model for offering peer-to-peer support to individuals in recovery, using their own lived experience of recovery to provide empathy, encouragement, and understanding to those going through similar challenges

 Hourly Rate Range: $20.00 to $25.00

Essential Functions:

• Role modeling: Serves as positive role model for individuals in recovery by demonstrating healthy coping mechanisms, lifestyle choices, and behaviors that support sobriety and well-being.
• Advocacy: Advocates for the needs of individuals in recovery within the program and in the community.  Helps patients navigate systems, access resources, and insert their own voices in their recovery journey.  
• Education: Provides information about addictions, recovery, coping strategies, and available resources to patients in the program by facilitating educational groups or during peer group discussions.
• Support Groups: Leads or co-facilitates support groups for patients in recovery, providing a safe space for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and offering mutual support.
• Crisis intervention: Uses training to recognize signs of crisis or relapse and provide immediate support and intervention when needed.  Helps patients access appropriate services or resources in a time of crisis.
• Collaborative care:  Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment team, including medical professionals, counselors, and case manager, to ensure holistic care.
• Documentation: Responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records of interactions with patients. 
• Transports patients safely in agency vehicle from facility to appointments and other venues on an as needed basis.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

High school diploma or GED and at least (1) year experience in medical or mental health or a related area required.  CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery) Certification, or equivalent certification approved by State of CT, required.  Experiential or actual knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).  Adult CPR/AED or BLS certification must be obtained and maintained within the initial 6 months of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe/clear driving record.  CPR Certification required upon hire. 

EEO Statement:

Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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