Peer Recovery Specialist

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Peer Specialist for the Behavioral Health Services Division at the 2 Old County Road location in Barrington, RI. Join our expanding Behavioral Health Services Division in support of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The Peer Specialist requires a Certification through the RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) as a Peer Specialist and/or Wellness Coach. This position also requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license and automobile insurance. The successful candidate would receive training in EBCAPs electronic medical record which is NextGen. The successful candidate must utilize his/her personal knowledge/experience of recovery to be a role-model for new and existing clients. He/she will assist clients in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, provide the tools for clients to learn coping skills, role-model self-recovery, and provide coaching and mentoring with the goal of client self-sufficiency and recovery. For Full Time Employees Working hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program. If you are interested in joining an innovative agency dedicated to providing quality care and service to residents of the East Bay, we welcome your application. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program. EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.