Gateway Foundation · 1 day ago
CERTIFIED RECOVERY PEER SPECIALIST TRAINING INSTRUCTOR- SANDERSON, FL
Sanderson, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. The Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Training Instructor is responsible for developing and delivering training programs for peer specialists, ensuring compliance with certification requirements, and fostering partnerships with various stakeholders.
Addiction TreatmentHealth CareMedicalMental HealthNon ProfitRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Developing and delivering training programs for peer specialists, covering domains such as Recovery Support, Advocacy, Mentoring, and Professional Responsibilities
Creating and updating training materials, ensuring alignment with best practices and evidence-based approaches. Collaborating with subject matter experts to enhance training content
Assisting CRPS applicants in understanding certification requirements and endorsements. Verifying and evaluating CRPS applications, ensuring compliance with educational, training, and experience criteria. Coordinating with certification specialists to process multiple endorsements for qualified applicants
Conducting regular supervision sessions with peer specialists to review their performance, address challenges, and provide ongoing support
Monitoring adherence to ethical standards, professional boundaries, and confidentiality. Promoting continuous improvement and professional growth among peer specialists
Fostering partnerships with correctional facilities, community organizations, and other stakeholders
Participating in interdisciplinary teams to enhance integrated care for justice-involved individuals. Attending relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings to stay informed about industry needs
Maintaining accurate records of training sessions, certifications, and endorsements. Preparing reports on CRPS workforce development and outcomes. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Modeling peer support principles and recovery-orientated practices
Advocating for the inclusion of CRPS professionals in correctional settings. Collaborating with CRPS staff to enhance peer-led initiatives within the corrections system
Qualification
Required
Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) by the Florida Certification Board preferred
Valid local driver's license, insurance and good driving record
Ability to pass a Level 2 background check in the state of Florida
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with peers
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
Ability to communicate with others and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
ELearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
Company
Gateway Foundation
Gateway Foundation offers a wide range of addiction treatments, therapy, and clinical services for substance abuse and mental health.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ave Costa
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Recent News
2025-10-27
2023-11-08
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