BSAS Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach River Valley Counseling
Center ? 319 Beech Street Holyoke, MA ProfessionalFull Time, 40, day
shift, 8 hours Req # 9494 RVCC is looking to hire a BSAS Certified Peer
Specialist/Recovery Coach! River Valley Counseling Center, Inc\'s
Mission is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do
that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and
staff. We do that through expert and compassionate care, education,
community partnerships, fostering innovation, and by inspiring hope in
all we touch. We do that by being good stewards of our resources and
providing efficient and cost-effective care for all. Overview of Job
Responsibilities: To competently provide or assist in providing
information and referral services for recovery related consumer services
To support clients\' recovery efforts To teach and support harm
reduction strategies To facilitate peer support groups and individual
support for medication adherence issues To assist individuals and/or
families in completing applications or various paperwork related to life
management; i.e., medical coverage, housing, disability, etc., when
necessary and in a timely manner To assist with outreach services for
program participants in using and accessing needed community and medical
services, including arranging or providing transportation. To provide
emotional support, supportive referrals, support system building and
assist with adherence issues for medical care Job Requirements:
Education Level - High school graduate or equivalent. Certified as a
Peer Specialist preferred, or completed within the first 6 months of
employment (provided by RVCC). CPR Certification preferred and offered
by RVCC. Years of Experience - Lived Expertise: Minimum five years
recovery and willingness to share this. One-year community-based
substance use recovery work. Skills/Abilities - Bilingual
English/Spanish a plus. Experience and proficiency using Google suites
(sheets & docs) and Microsoft suites (excel and word) are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills;
organizational skills; attention to detail; computer skills; good
customer relations skills; knowledge of legal and ethical issues
pertaining to the profession. Licensing - None Other: Access to
transportation (e.g car/public transportation) Benefits: Generous time
off benefits for eligible positions Flexible hybrid remote position
Eligible for State & Federal Loan Forgiveness Exclusive employee
discounts Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision,
dental and pet insurance Free access to VHS Fitness & Relaxation center
Mileage reimbursement 403b match CEU reimbursement up to \$1,000 per
year Tuition reimbursement up to \$7,000 per year