- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)
Fort Worth, Texas | Full-Time
Recovery Resource Council is seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and self-motivated Recovery Support Peer Specialist to work within our JPS Health Multiple Visit Patient (MVP) Program. The ideal candidate is a certified peer specialist with lived experience who is passionate about helping individuals affected by substance use disorder improve their health, reduce harm, and connect with treatment and recovery resources.
This position will work directly with individuals who have experienced frequent hospital or emergency department visits related to substance use. We are looking for someone who takes initiative and thinks creatively. The successful candidate will take ownership of helping to developing innovative, individualized strategies to reach patients, build connections, and overcome barriers to engagement for this population.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
Work Location: Primarily based in Fort Worth, frequently visiting patients at JPS Hospital, along with community-based outreach and home visits throughout Tarrant County. This is a hybrid position.
Application Instructions
Fort Worth, Texas | Full-Time
Recovery Resource Council is seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and self-motivated Recovery Support Peer Specialist to work within our JPS Health Multiple Visit Patient (MVP) Program. The ideal candidate is a certified peer specialist with lived experience who is passionate about helping individuals affected by substance use disorder improve their health, reduce harm, and connect with treatment and recovery resources.
This position will work directly with individuals who have experienced frequent hospital or emergency department visits related to substance use. We are looking for someone who takes initiative and thinks creatively. The successful candidate will take ownership of helping to developing innovative, individualized strategies to reach patients, build connections, and overcome barriers to engagement for this population.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
- Current Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) certification through the Texas Certification Board (TCB).
- Lived experience with substance use recovery.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, harm reduction, and treatment resources.
- Understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness in identifying new approaches to challenging situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize workload, maintain accurate documentation, and protect confidential information.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Reliable transportation, current Texas driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Must successfully complete the required background screening.
- Provide peer support to individuals identified by JPS Health Network Multiple Visit Patients (MVPs).
- Establish and maintain supportive relationships with patients through consistent, nonjudgmental engagement.
- Develop and implement individualized outreach strategies to engage patients who may be difficult to reach.
- Conduct follow-up outreach, including community-based and home visits.
- Provide education on harm reduction, overdose prevention, naloxone, safer-use practices, and treatment options.
- Help individuals navigate barriers and connect with MOUD, treatment, and recovery resources.
- Coordinate with RRC and JPS staff to support patient needs and continuity of care.
- Maintain timely documentation and participate in program meetings and ongoing program improvement efforts.
Work Location: Primarily based in Fort Worth, frequently visiting patients at JPS Hospital, along with community-based outreach and home visits throughout Tarrant County. This is a hybrid position.
Application Instructions
- Complete the application on our website: www.recoverycouncil.org.
- Forward your resume to Becky Devine at [email protected].
- Complete the Predictive Index survey before interviewing (CLICK LINK HERE).