
Website CompDrug
Peer Recovery Supporter
Work Arrangements
Part Time, less than 20 hours per week
Onsite
Non-Essential
Schedule will fall within the hours of Monday – Friday 5:45 am – 1:30 pm
Summary
The Peer Recovery Supporter is an active member of the treatment team, providing support to our patients from the perspective of an individual with a lived experience in recovery and as a patient of CompDrug. The successful candidates will work closely with patients who are beginning treatment with CompDrug. They will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals on medication-assisted treatment, to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Recovery Supporter must demonstrate an ability to develop & sustain authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
Essential Functions
Assist new patients in navigating their care with CompDrug
Provide support and motivation to new patients in moving through treatment requirements and protocols
Share lived experience as a patient of CompDrug (when appropriate)
Serve as an advocate for patients
Ensure patients are apprised of and connected with all of CompDrug’s services
Serve as role model, exhibits healthy coping and problem solving skills
Document patient encounters
Model appropriate boundaries as both patient and staff
Regular and timely attendance
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Experience as a patient of CompDrug’s Medication Assisted Treatment and Counseling services
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
Interested individuals may apply online at compdrug.org. EEO-M/F/Disabled/Vets. CompDrug is a Drug Free Workplace.
To apply for this job please visit compdrug.org.