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Youth Recovery Peer Specialist
Youth Recovery Peer Specialist
Youth Recovery Peer Specialist
Peer Specialist (PS) is a person in recovery from a substance use disorder who provides one on one peer support services, serves as a peer advocate and provides individuals and/or families with information and linkage to additional services to meet their needs. PS provides support to individuals and/or families in a variety of settings. PS performs a wide range of tasks to support individuals and/or families living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process. The PS will model competency in recovery and wellness. This position is for Youth Peer. Must be between 18-29 years of age.
Key Responsibilities
Provides emotional support to the participant and/or member no matter where the person is on their recovery journey
Educates the participant and/or member in areas that support recovery and wellness.
Provides needed linkage to services and/or supports for recovery and wellness.
Documents all interactions and work done with the participant and/or member.
Utilizes the recovery capital scale to assess the strengths of the participant (s) and develop a wellness plan.
Effectively communicate, listen and understand the problems, concerns and barriers faced by the participants and/or members.
Utilize and teach problem solving techniques to participants and or families.
Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the area of recovery by reading books, journal articles, attending trainings and relevant materials.
Understand and utilize specific interventions necessary to support participants and/or families in meeting their recovery and wellness goals.
Encourages multiple pathways to recovery to the participant and/or member.
Understands and abides by the recovery-oriented principles.
Encourage the participant to engage in advocacy efforts and community meetings.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
*Must take Peer Training and become certified within 1 year.
*Must be able to pass a level 2 clearance, have transportation and a valid Florida driver’s license.
new support group for family
This group is open to any family member or friend affected by a loved ones substance use.
This group is for support and is not therapy.
All groups are completely confidential.
Beginning January 8th
**Every Saturday from 5PM to 6:15PM.
In Person at
Miami Recovery Project
250 Catalonia Ave #507
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Training
Overdose Prevention Training will be held every last Thursday of each month in 2022. This training can save a life. Chose in person or on zoom. Register below.
https://tinyurl.com/prevent2022
In Person at
Miami Recovery Project
250 Catalonia Ave #507
Coral Gables, FL 33134
The goal of this training is to promote the inclusivity of and sensitivity towards individuals in recovery. Topics to be covered include an overview of substance use, recovery friendly language, addressing stigma and how to be an effective recovery ally.
Register
In Person at
Miami Recovery Project
250 Catalonia Ave #507
Coral Gables, FL 33134
ADVOCACY
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Peer specialist use their lived experience and skills learned in training to help others achieve and maintain wellness from mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders. They support, mentor, advocate for help, and empathize with others. Peer specialists promote a sense of community among those in recovery and research has shown that peer support facilitates recovery while reducing health care costs.
More about the bill:
- providing that the use of peer specialists is an essential element of a coordinated system of care in recovery from a mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders
- revising background screening requirements for peer specialists that work with adults
- authorizing the department to certify peer specialists, either directly or by approving a third-party credentialing entity, etc.
- provides for reimbursement of recovery support services
- encourages Medicaid managed care plans to use peer specialists in providing recovery support services.
The key improvements that this bill would create are:
- the modification of background checks for those otherwise qualified to serve as peer specialists
- establishes Certified Recovery Peer Specialists as essential to the recovery-oriented system of care.
- expands the use of peer specialists as a cost-effective means of providing services
- ensures that peer specialists meet specified qualifications and modified background screening
- ensures CRPS are adequately reimbursed for their services, helping to expand and support a stable workforce
Let's all take action to support, expand and reduce barriers for peer support services!
Click below!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-hb-795-support-expand-and-reduce-barriers-for-peer-recovery-services
Mutual Aid Recovery Meetings
Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma
IN PERSON
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Recovery Dharma is a peer-led, grass-roots, democratically-structured organization. Our mission is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles.
Miami Recovery Project
250 Catalonia Ave, Suite 507
Coral Gables, FL 33134
This meeting will is also on zoom
Use link or code below ID: 580 563 1554
SMART Recovery
Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma
IN PERSON
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.
Miami Recovery Project
250 Catalonia Ave, Suite 507
Coral Gables, FL 33134
This meeting will is also on zoom
Use link or code below
ZOOM ID: 980 9243 9100
All Recovery Support Group
Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
IN PERSON
Thursdays 6 PM
In-Person
An all-recovery support group welcomes all who are affected or experiencing addiction. It is non-denominational, meaning all pathways of recovery are embraced here.
Miami Recovery Project
250 Catalonia Ave. Suite 507
Coral Gables, FL 33134
This meeting is also available on zoomUse link or code below https://fiu.zoom.us/j/98982098572Meeting
ID: 989 8209 8572password: RECOVERY20
Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
Jueves a las 7:30 PM
Las reuniones de LARA ofrecen apoyo, esperanza y ayuda a las familias y personas afectadas por el uso de sustancias y el trastorno de salud mental.
Zoom: 802-441-44238
Contraseña : 138001
Affiliates
Panthers for Recovery
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Floridians for Recovery
Collegiate recovery community at Florida International University
Floridians for Recovery
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Floridians for Recovery
Florida's statewide recovery community organization.
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Faces and Voices of Recovery
The nation's leading grassroots recovery advocacy organization.
Latino Recovery Advocacy
Recovery Advocacy Project
Faces and Voices of Recovery
LARA’s MISSION – Strategize with Recovery Community Organizations to build culturally appropriate addiction recovery services and language accessibility for the Hispanic and Latino speaking population.
Recovery Advocacy Project
Recovery Advocacy Project
Recovery Advocacy Project
The Recovery Advocacy Project (RAP) is a network of people and organizations across the country advocating for addiction recovery policies.
Yaya por Vida
Recovery Advocacy Project
Recovery Advocacy Project
Yaya Por Vida, a local nonprofit that uses art to connect the community in the areas of overdose prevention, awareness, substance use recovery, and harm reduction.
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