Recovery Peer Specialist

About The Organization

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• 401k matching
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

Links individuals with Substance Use Disorder, substance use/opioid-related overdose survivors, those with health-related issues due to substance use to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), detox, and various inpatient and outpatient programs. Uses time spent communicating with those in the hospital/community to assist in initiating treatment and engage patients in on-going treatment and recovery support. Provides educational resources, community resources and support to participants and their friends, family, and caregivers regarding overdose prevention, treatment for substance use disorder, and recovery support.

Provides triage, screening and evaluation services to determine appropriate level of care. Is responsible for timely, professional documentation and data collection according to Operation PAR standards.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CRPS Certification is required or must obtain full or provisional certification within 90 days of employment
• Experience operating mobile medical unit or RV preferred

• CPR and First Aid certification to be completed within six months of employment
• CRPS Certification is required or must obtain full or provisional certification within 90 days of employment

• Treatment program / mobile treatment facility / county jail environment
• Exposure to possible verbal abuse and similar behavior
• Possible exposure to patients with communicable diseases
• Willingness to work in multiple counties as a part of a mobile MAT unit

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP