Child Welfare Peer Specialist

Title: Certified Recovery Peer Support (Child Welfare Specialty)

Reports To: Recovery Support Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Summary

The Certified Recovery Peer Support (CRPS) will work in partnership with other behavioral health professionals in Palm Beach County to engage women and men in the early stage of parenting (Birth - 3yr old) who may benefit from recovery support services. The CRPS will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to individuals in order to remove barriers to sustained wellness, meet individual recovery goals, and navigate resources for women and men involved with the Child Welfare Court system. The Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships and have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Recovery Peer Support (or eligible to earn the CRPS certification within 6 months of hire).
• Peer Specialist must have direct lived experience with involvement in the Child Welfare system required, whether as a child that was involved in a DCF case or as a parent that was involved with their children.
• Level 2 Background Check required.
• Position is based out of Rebel Recovery Florida office with the expectation that the CRPS will meet with eligible individuals at locations in the community as needed. CRPS must be able to work independently and collaborate with legal and healthcare systems representatives.

Essential Duties

• Provide peer-based recovery support, coaching and encouragement to individuals contemplating or actively seeking help with substance use recovery.
• Engage in relationship building and active listening with individuals to establish rapport, as evidenced by empathetic and active listening, communicating in a non-judgmental way, recognizing addictive behavior.
• Conduct self in an ethical manner by adhering to the FCB codes of ethics, standards of practice, and Rebel Recovery policy and procedures.
• Attend Court Staffings, Meetings, and Appointments as needed.