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Family Service of Rhode Island Inc.* Peer Recovery Specialist, CCBHC in Providence, Rhode Island
FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!
Position Summary:The Peer Recovery Specialist will work collaboratively as part of the CCBHC team to support recovery and overall wellness of referred patients. The Peer Recovery Specialist will assist with a patients recovery efforts through individual goal setting, advocacy, mentorship, education, and addressing/ameliorating social determinant of health barriers. The Peer Recovery Specialist must have lived experience in recovery.
Qualifications:
- Current certification as a Peer Recovery Coach.
- High School Diploma required.
- Two years of continuous recovery time.
- An understanding of different paths to recovery and a belief in harm reduction practices.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient population.
- Possession of a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance is also required.
- Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Dont meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, were dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today!
About Us:Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities - we succeed by lifting others. FSRIs diverse and inclusive teams - working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields - every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.
*Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. *
FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.