The Recovery Peer Specialist will screen, engage, and support pregnant and postpartum women (PPW) with opioid use disorder (OUD) or at risk of OUD with recovery support services to include providing practical assistance from lived experiences and formalized training (peer certification and doula).

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Full Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accidental, and 401(k) within 1 month of hire
• Paid Training and Coaching
• Non-Profit Organization Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness Events
• PTO accrual starts on day 1 of employment
• Company Discount Perks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma
Credentialed as Peer Support Specialist (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years in active recovery preferred
• Certified as Doula preferred (can obtain certification on site)

RESPOINSIBILITIES

• Engage and motivate pregnant and postpartum women (PPW) at risk with opioid use disorder (OUD) in a supportive role, both one-on-one and in groups, to help them accomplish service plan goals
• Provide supportive services related to pregnancy and the birthing process, including but not limited to visits at OB appointments and the hospital during/after birth
• Provide education on recovery and treatment options, the disease of addiction, harm reduction, overdose prevention, and the use of Narcan.
• Engage and motivate patients in a supportive role, both one-on-one and through other means of communication, to help them accomplish treatment plan goals and model recovery-oriented behaviors and decision-making.
• Participate in patient case reviews and patient consult team meetings
• Coordinate pro-social activities for participants.
• Document participant activities and other required documentation
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented groups as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.