BSAS Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach River Valley Counseling Center ? 319 Beech Street Holyoke, MA ProfessionalFull Time, 40, day shift, 8 hours Req # 9494 RVCC is looking to hire a BSAS Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach! River Valley Counseling Center, Inc\'s Mission is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and staff. We do that through expert and compassionate care, education, community partnerships, fostering innovation, and by inspiring hope in all we touch. We do that by being good stewards of our resources and providing efficient and cost-effective care for all. Overview of Job Responsibilities: To competently provide or assist in providing information and referral services for recovery related consumer services To support clients\' recovery efforts To teach and support harm reduction strategies To facilitate peer support groups and individual support for medication adherence issues To assist individuals and/or families in completing applications or various paperwork related to life management; i.e., medical coverage, housing, disability, etc., when necessary and in a timely manner To assist with outreach services for program participants in using and accessing needed community and medical services, including arranging or providing transportation. To provide emotional support, supportive referrals, support system building and assist with adherence issues for medical care Job Requirements: Education Level - High school graduate or equivalent. Certified as a Peer Specialist preferred, or completed within the first 6 months of employment (provided by RVCC). CPR Certification preferred and offered by RVCC. Years of Experience - Lived Expertise: Minimum five years recovery and willingness to share this. One-year community-based substance use recovery work. Skills/Abilities - Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Experience and proficiency using Google suites (sheets & docs) and Microsoft suites (excel and word) are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; organizational skills; attention to detail; computer skills; good customer relations skills; knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the profession. Licensing - None Other: Access to transportation (e.g car/public transportation) Benefits: Generous time off benefits for eligible positions Flexible hybrid remote position Eligible for State & Federal Loan Forgiveness Exclusive employee discounts Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance Free access to VHS Fitness & Relaxation center Mileage reimbursement 403b match CEU reimbursement up to \$1,000 per year Tuition reimbursement up to \$7,000 per year