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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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Recovery Specialist, Certified Peer Specialist, or Certified Family Recovery Specialist 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 (CRSS) 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.
• Work 5 in person days per week as scheduled and have availability of at least one weekend day each week.

*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 all 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 the Program Director and local Recovery Support Services Director.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information received during the facilitation of recovery support services – maintain current understanding of federal, state and local confidentiality rules and regulations.

DAILY JOB DUTIES:

• Attend and facilitate weekly leadership meetings.
• Provide weekly, scheduled and documented supportive supervision to peer recovery support specialists.
• Support and oversee daily provision of peer support services in various settings.
• Review participant records in the electronic recovery record system to ensure that documentation is current, completed in the required time, and comprehensive.
• Coordinate and maintain a staff schedule.
• Assist with site coverage as needed and determined by availability and time off.
• Review and approve or deny time off requests, dependent on coverage and other factors.
• Develop individualized supervision plans with supervisees and facilitate additional training and support needs as identified.
• Ensure that caseloads are balanced and participants are receiving competent and ethical peer services.
• Be available to assist participants as needed which includes but is not limited to; requests for a different peer, issues or concerns with a peer/participant, issues or concerns with services, and other areas as identified.
• Troubleshoot potential IT or user issues with the EHR system and ensure that support requests are submitted when appropriate.
• Monitor communication in Slack and email and support professional communication among staff.
• Engage in continuing professional development relative to recovery support services, applying practical and professional knowledge and experience. Maintain peer credentials and obtain new credentials as appropriate.
• Consult with supervisees as needed to discuss ethical concerns.
• Other duties as directed by the Program Director.

COMPENSATION: $45,000– $55,000 salary range. Includes optional health, dental, and vision benefits; 401k with company match after 1 year of service; unlimited PTO; and other benefits as designated by the organization.