Unity Recovery Forensic Peer Supervisor Pittsburgh, PA · Full time Company website

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Recovery is a reality for over 22 million Americans with past substance use concerns, over 40 million in mental health recovery, and countless more millions across the globe. We truly believe that recovery is individual, dynamic, and ultimately, best directed by the individual with support from their community.

With this philosophy in mind, Unity Recovery was founded to be an inclusive recovery community organization and community center for everyone. We offer non-clinical, peer-based recovery support services in our communities to support individuals and family members on their paths of recovery.

Vision: We envision a world where recovery is no longer hidden in the shadows and the millions of Americans with mental health and substance use disorders are celebrated and supported.
Mission: To provide inclusive community-based recovery support services and education for all individuals in or seeking recovery.

SUMMARY: The Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor (PSS) will provide direct leadership and supervision over peer- and community-based recovery and/or re-entry support programming and services delivered by peer specialist staff at Unity Recovery. The PSS will work under the guidance of their assigned Program Director and local Site Director to facilitate the engagement of individuals who may benefit from peer support services. The PSS will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, navigator, and motivator to peer staff, and at times, individuals in or seeking recovery in an effort to promote person-centered recovery planning and goal realizations, which may include reductions in harm from substance use and sustaining long-term recovery. The PSS must demonstrate an ability to manage all aspects of peer programming, including staff and programming scheduling, one-on-one and group supervision, partner relationships, and development of new programming as needed. The PSS should consciously share personal lived experiences as appropriate, develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships, and have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery and/or community re-entry.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• PA Certified Recovery Specialist, Certified Peer Specialist, or other applicable credential with at least three years of experience working in community-based recovery settings, and at least one year of experience supervising peer staff in a community-based setting. A Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor credential or completion of Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor training is highly desirable.
• High degree of technological literacy, or willingness to acquire these skills as part of employment
• Background checks may be required for staff that will work with youth, inside criminal justice settings, or other settings as determined by the Executive Director.
• Reliable and insured personal transportation.

*Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Unity Recovery, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide oversight and direct supervision of assigned peer specialist staff.
• Facilitate daily shift debriefs, as well as weekly individual supervision, and monthly group supervision.
• Provide peer-based support services to individuals contemplating or actively seeking help with behavioral health recovery and/or community-based re-entry as needed.
• Engage in relationship building and management with community and governmental partners as needed to further the reach and impact of peer support services and programming;
• Administrative duties include peer support services scheduling (e.g., center weekly schedule), staff schedules, data tracking and entry, monthly service engagement reports, and regular digital communication via digital platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and make service and programming recommendations to the Executive Director based upon this information.
• Conduct self in an ethical manner by adhering to the PCB codes of ethics.
• Follow and adhere to the recovery bill of rights.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director and Site Director.

COMPENSATION: $44,000– $54,000 salary range. Includes optional company paid health, dental, life, and vision benefits; 401k with company match after 1 year of service; accrued PTO; and other benefits as designated by the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience supervising peer support specialists?
• Do you have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle?

Work Location: In person