Peer Recovery Specialist Job Description (Virtual)

Overview:

Are you a Peer Recovery Specialist eager to leverage your personal recovery journey to positively impact the lives of individuals with limited access to SUD services? Envision a role where your experiences with SUD serve as a guiding light for others, without the need for physical presence. As a Virtual Peer Recovery Specialist with our organization, you break the barriers of traditional settings, reaching out to clients in the comfort of their own homes.

This role is about more than just support; it's about providing customized mentorship aiding individuals in navigating complex services online, and advocating for their needs in virtual environments. Every interaction you have can leave a lasting impact, and sometimes, it might even be life-saving. We value your past, including criminal backgrounds, as it enhances your capacity to empathize and support others effectively.

Join our team to transform your journey into a powerful instrument of change. Together, we can extend hope and tangible aid to those on the path to recovery, all while you continue to support your own journey. This isn't merely a job; it's an opportunity to alter lives profoundly—including your own—all from a virtual platform.

As a 1099 Contractor CPRS at Kyros, you're afforded the flexibility to set your own schedule, manage a caseload either part-time or full-time, through virtual means. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid and active Peer Recovery Specialist certification from the Minnesota Certification Board
• Reside in Minnesota, outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area
• Personal lived experience in recovery
• Openness and appreciation for diverse backgrounds
• Adherence to boundaries and ethics in virtual settings
• Strong technical skills to deliver services via digital platforms
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective virtual interaction
• Access to a reliable computer and mobile device
• Proficiency with Google Hangouts is preferred

Responsibilities and Duties:

Virtual Peer Support:

• Build and nurture connections with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, using various digital communication tools.
• Provide empathy, understanding, and support in a non-judgmental manner, drawing from personal experiences, all within a virtual setting.
• Serve as a beacon of hope

Digital Individual Support Sessions:

• Offer personalized, client-led peer support, including the promotion of clients' wellness plan goals and the maintenance of their newly developed skills, through virtual means.
• Assist clients in developing coping strategies and resilience within their recovery journey, leveraging digital communication platforms.

Virtual Advocacy:

• Guide clients in accessing suitable online services and resources.
• Work in tandem with community organizations to bolster virtual support systems.

Crisis Intervention:

• Identify when and how to engage professional services or emergency responders through digital channels.
• Recognize client triggers and aid in the development of healthy coping mechanisms remotely.

Documentation and Supervision:

• Keep accurate and confidential digital records of client interactions and progress.
• Participate in regular virtual supervision sessions to reflect on personal and professional growth, facilitated weekly by the company