Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
We have one position open for someone to provide peer recovery support services in partnership with staff at Vinland National Center’s residential facility in Loretto, MN. Located just 9 miles west of Wayzata, we are situated on a stunning, 178 acres of restored prairie, forest, and lakefront. We share a gravel entrance road with the YMCA Camp Iduhapi, and staff has often said they can ‘feel their blood pressure go down as soon as they turn onto our dirt road’. A serene, nature-focused environment provides our clients with peace and serenity hard to find elsewhere in their lives, and this definitely translates to staff, as well.
This is a community-based, partnership-oriented position, working collaboratively with the case management team providing advocacy, mentoring, education, and resources to support individuals in recovery. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will assist with making community and treatment connections, provide program support, connect participants to recovery activities in the community, transportation of participants, help participants get their basic needs met & navigate the substance use disorder service system, including helping to increase access to substance use disorder services and recovery community support.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum one-year experience working with individuals experiencing substance use problems and/or mental health issues.
- Certification as a CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) or equivalent is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of the four key Peer Recovery domains as defined by the Minnesota Certification Board (Advocacy, Mentoring/Education, Recovery Support, and Ethical Responsibility.)
- Understanding of the recovery philosophy and recovery behavioral health services, or willingness to learn recovery principles.
- Minimum one-year freedom from alcohol and substance addiction.
- Ability to enter & maintain accurate client documentation and billing in Procentive.
- Willingness to work outside of normal business hours in order to meet the needs of the participants.
- Ability to pass DHS background check.
- Work hours may vary to include evenings and weekends.
- Help where needed during shifts that may include HST job functions.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
– Deliver Certified Peer Recovery Services within the community.
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- Support clients in establishing and achieving their own recovery goals to include formal and informal referrals and supports such as primary care, dental care, social support, and culturally specific services.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the only Disability Responsive treatment center within the state of MN – CALL NOW!
LOCATION Loretto, Minnesota
HOURS Full-Time
POSTED DATE Spring 2024
APPLY Contact DebbieL@Vinlandcenter.org or 763. 479.4520
Vinland National Center is an equal-opportunity employer.