Louisiana Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Peer Recovery/Support Specialist certified in Louisiana to support our members in Washington State. This is a 100% remote position, but it requires working 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Central Time (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time). We would love to connect with you if: You are a Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Support Specialist who has successfully participated in a recovery program. You are caring and compassionate, with a passion for helping individuals facing substance-exposed living make positive changes in their lives. You have strong organizational skills and a talent for problem-solving. If this sounds like you, Mindoula wants you on our team! Role Overview: Peer Recovery/Support Specialists serve as role models for individuals facing substance-exposed living and those in various phases of recovery. In this role, you will follow the Substance Use Disorder Program guidelines to plan care, assess client needs, and complete screenings. You will also refer clients to appropriate resources and coordinate with the Substance Use Disorder Program team, primary care providers, managed care organizations, and community agencies to provide high-quality care.
Requirements
- You are a Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Support Specialist who has successfully participated in a recovery program.
- You are caring and compassionate, with a passion for helping individuals facing substance-exposed living make positive changes in their lives.
- You have strong organizational skills and a talent for problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Identifying individual member needs and documenting interventions based on relationships and assessments.
- Providing support to members through a variety of settings and assisting with support groups, as needed.
- Contributing to case management meetings to ensure a team approach is delivered for each member.
- Completing documentation for member contacts, touches, cancellations and care plans based on organizational policies.
- Communicating professionally with members, families, physicians, community agencies, agency leadership and office staff.
- Following chain of command in communicating concerns or recommendations.
- Responsible for achieving set goals/Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
- Representing and promoting Mindoula and the Substance Use Disorder program through participation and interaction with community, professional organizations and community outreach efforts.
- Participating in timely conflict resolution and treating people fairly and with respect.
- Supporting all members of the team in performance of their duties.
- Participating in any performance improvement processes and initiatives.
- Promoting responsible and ethical stewardship of Mindoula's resources.
- Maintaining excellent punctuality and attendance during work hours.
- Partnering with the enrollment team to grow the member census and identifying eligible members to enroll in program.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Insurance paid by Mindoula
- 401k, with a company match
- 3 weeks paid vacation each year, 4 mental wellness days and 11 holidays
- Parental Leave: 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Personal Development Program: $500 credit reimbursement per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
