Peer Support / CRS
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About the job
Peer Support certification required
Promote meaningful engagement in treatment and long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging those seeking sobriety during inpatient treatment. Ensure adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Peer Support certification required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Peer-Based Recovery Support
- Offer recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
- Build rapport through relationship building and active listening.
- Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.
Administrative Support
- Collaborate with CRS, clinical, and medical staff.
- Document recovery progress in EMR.
- Maintain patient closet inventory.
Community Engagement
- Participate in patient leisure events and milieu activities.
- Facilitate small group activities (goal setting, discharge planning).
Patient Escort and Assistance
- Escort patients to internal and external appointments.
- Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings.
- Monitor and support patients during meals.
Post-Discharge and Follow-Up
- Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
- Assist during doctor’s rounds and take vital signs.
- Support smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and transportation.
- Implement the Buddy Program and document group sessions.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of addiction recovery principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in providing support to individuals in treatment.
- Ability to educate on recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
- Skill in modeling healthy behaviors and building therapeutic relationships.
- Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care.
- Competence in facilitating group therapy sessions.
- Adherence to hospital policies for quality assurance and safety.
Position Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.
Peer Support certification necessary.
Part-Time (PT) 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Every other weekend, plus 1–2 weekday shifts per week
Part-Time (PT) 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM
From Valley Forge Medical Center's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Valley Forge Medical Center
Valley Forge Medical Center is a hospital in Norristown, PA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Valley Forge Medical Center
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