Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
City
Cranston
Cranston
State
RI
RI
Position Id
2588
2588
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Cranston, Rhode Island
APN Staffing is now hiring for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists for our client in Cranston, RI. Full-time & part-time hours available, weekly hours are 35 schedule is (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or part-time hours are (15-20). These are long-term projects for one year after start date and may be extended. Hourly rate of pay is $25.00 an hour. Positions are contract and are not permanent positions with the State of Rhode Island.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain a peer relationship with patients based upon mutuality rather than a hierarchical relationship
Provide face to face interaction with patients in a hospital setting by using a variety of techniques to provide support in achieving their person-centered recovery, wellness, independence, and personal strength
Serve as a role model and mentor for patients in recovery
Teach patients self-advocacy skills and provide coaching to support them in becoming effective self-advocates
EDUCATION: Possession of active Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) by the RI Certification Board is required
Possession of Associates degree in social work or human services preferred
EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of continuous work experience as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
To learn more about this position, please contact Angelique Wilson at (602) 788.5890 Ext 115 or by email to angelique@apnusa.com
Cranston, Rhode Island
APN Staffing is now hiring for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists for our client in Cranston, RI. Full-time & part-time hours available, weekly hours are 35 schedule is (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or part-time hours are (15-20). These are long-term projects for one year after start date and may be extended. Hourly rate of pay is $25.00 an hour. Positions are contract and are not permanent positions with the State of Rhode Island.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain a peer relationship with patients based upon mutuality rather than a hierarchical relationship
Provide face to face interaction with patients in a hospital setting by using a variety of techniques to provide support in achieving their person-centered recovery, wellness, independence, and personal strength
Serve as a role model and mentor for patients in recovery
Teach patients self-advocacy skills and provide coaching to support them in becoming effective self-advocates
EDUCATION: Possession of active Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) by the RI Certification Board is required
Possession of Associates degree in social work or human services preferred
EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of continuous work experience as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
To learn more about this position, please contact Angelique Wilson at (602) 788.5890 Ext 115 or by email to angelique@apnusa.com