Peer Volunteer - MAT Escambia County
Lakeview Center2 days ago
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Summary
Lakeview Center is seeking a Peer Volunteer for their MAT Escambia County program in Pensacola, FL. This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity aimed at individuals seeking CRPS Certification.
About the Role
As a Peer Volunteer, you will provide peer-based support services to individuals with similar lived experiences. Your responsibilities will include adhering to dress and behavior guidelines, participating in approved activities, completing required documentation, communicating with the volunteer supervisor, and maintaining confidentiality. You will also be expected to demonstrate honesty, punctuality, and a willingness to learn throughout your volunteer period.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Lived experience in recovery from a substance use or mental health condition for a minimum of two years, or as a family member or caregiver to someone in recovery, or as a veteran in recovery.
Preferred:
- Completion of Helping Others Heal and WRAP certifications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Gain experience and volunteer hours towards CRPS Certification.
- Opportunity to mentor and support others in recovery.
Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.
Pensacola, FL