Serenity Peer Recovery Specialist

All Staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless a certified medical exemption is granted. Proof of vaccination must be shown upon hire Serenity Peer Recovery Specialist: The Serenity Center is a Peer-run recovery support center designed to assist individuals in navigating their personal recovery journey. Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance. Evaluate client needs and contribute to the development of a person-centered recovery plan. Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to: food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items; behavioral health resources; recovery resources; emergency shelter resources; benefits and entitlements; applications for SSI/SSDI/TDI, etc.; housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.; education/employment resources; family supports; medical providers; and resolution of legal barriers. Conduct care coordination with other providers. Willing to run recovery groups, including those intended for individuals belonging to specialty populations: women, LGBTQ+, veterans, BIPOC, formerly incarcerated. Leverage personal experience to teach and role model healthy living and effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. If not already trained, must attend the Certification Peer Recovery Specialist training. Must be willing to work some late day/evening hours. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not mandatory. About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.Military friendly employer!