Common use of Peer Recovery Leaders Clause in Contracts

Peer Recovery Leaders. (Paid Employees) and Volunteers 1. Ensure that Peer Recovery Leaders and volunteers conducting participant interviews have knowledge of The Seven Recovery-Oriented Values and Principles as listed in the Statement of Work prior to providing YRC services. 2. Employ a minimum of two Peer Recovery Leaders who are between the ages of 18- 35, with at least 6 months in recovery from substance misuse or a substance use disorder. All other Peer Recovery Leaders shall be volunteers. 3. Ensure that Peer Recovery Leaders (both paid staff and volunteers) are: i. provided opportunities for leadership development; ii. provided peer leadership training that cover topics such as: (1) Goal setting and developing strategies; (2) strategic planning; (3) conduct and participate in effective meetings; (4) managing and resolving conflicts; (5) conducting focus groups; (6) consensus building; (7) group facilitation skills; and (8) valuing and respecting different viewpoints; and (9) provided informal volunteer opportunities within Grantee’s organization. 4. Ensure Peer Recovery Leaders or peer volunteers demonstrate the following traits: i. ability to establish empathy with an individual; ii. ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds; iii. comfortable to work independently in community settings; iv. ability to focus on and reinforce positive strengths and behaviors; v. a high level of energy and commitment; vi. acceptance of extremely flexible working hours; and vii. open attitude towards pathways to recovery.