Care New England · 1 day ago
Peer Recovery Specialist Anchor MORE $2000 retention bonus
Care New England is a health system that includes multiple hospitals and wellness centers, and they are seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide outreach recovery support in Rhode Island communities. The role involves facilitating recovery support groups, providing individual support, and connecting individuals to community resources.
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Responsibilities
Provide community outreach including, distributing harm reductions supplies, Narcan, transport to treatment, canvassing hot spots where overdoses are high
Provide individual recovery support
Facilitate recovery support groups
Provide information and referrals for community based resources
Serve as advocate for program participants and assist them to develop self-advocacy skills
Complete all required documentation clearly and on time
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all program participants and coworkers; and with community partners. Maintain positive relationships
Complete all trainings as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
RI State certified Recovery Coach or plan to complete this within first year
Understanding of community resources and recovery oriented systems of care model
Knowledge of basic crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and some case management techniques required
Ability to act as an advocate for the needs of the parent is required
Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and belief in, the SUD recovery process
Minimum of 2 years established recovery time
Positive communication skills
Must be 21 years old or older
Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile
Preferred
Associates Degree or higher preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Benefits
$2,000 retention bonus
Company
Care New England
Care New England (CNE) is a non-profit health system, comprising several hospitals in Rhode Island, including Butler, Women & Infants
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-11-01
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