Certified Recovery Specialist Interview Questions
What are your reasons for wanting to work as a CRS?
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Please tell me about any education, training or personal experience that prepares you for being a CRS?
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Peerstar is a recovery focused organization, how would you describe the concept of recovery to someone you were assigned to support?
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What supports and training do you think you need to perform well in this position?
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This position has been advertised for a person in recovery, from a substance use disorder. How would you use your own recovery to instill hope in our peers?
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How willing, and comfortable, are you to speak with peer about your own experiences with MH and SUD and your own recovery process? How do you feel about self-disclosure?
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All of our documentation is completed on an iPad, how much experience do you have using iPads, or similar type devices?
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If I talked to you previous supervisor, what would they say are 3 strengths and 3 things you could be improving?
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Is there anything more you want to tell me about yourself and why we should choose you over other candidates?
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Certified Recovery Specialist Position
Interview Checklist
Name of Applicant
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Date of Interview
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2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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Phone
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address
example@example.com
Person Conducting Interview
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Do you have lived substance use history and recovery experience?
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Yes
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Do you have a minimum of 18 months of continuous recovery experience?
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Yes
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Do you regularly and actively participate in a recovery program? (All pathways to recovery are included, this does not mean you have to be involved in a 12 step recovery program)
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Yes
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Do you have a High School Diploma or a GED?
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Yes
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Do you have documentation of work/volunteer experience?(12 months of full or part-time paid, or volunteer, experience within the last 36 months OR obtained at least 24 credit hours of post-secondary education)
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Yes
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Do you have adequate transportation and a valid driver's license?
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Yes
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Is the applicant an effective communicator?
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Yes
No
Uncertified Applicants ONLY Questions
Check NA if Applicant is already Certified
Are you comfortable using a computer independently?
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Yes
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Do you have access to high speed internet?
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Yes
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Can you commit to attend a live 66 hour training? (You CANNOT miss any days, come late, or leave early)
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Yes
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Can you commit to completing the 12 hours of required homework?
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Yes
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N/A
Peerstar Orientation and Training
Date applicant is available for CRS Training
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Date applicant is available for Peerstar Orientation
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Date applicant is available to start with Peers
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Scheduling
How many hours are you interested in working?
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What counties/areas are you interested in working?
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What is your physical Address?
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Is there and specific issues/diagnoses to avoid when staffing?
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What times are you available to work (day, evening weekends)?
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Human Resources
Completed Peerstar Application?
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Yes
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Did they give you a Resume?
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Yes
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Did they complete the FBI Clearance Sheet?
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Yes
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To complete your FBI clearance what day/time works best?
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Did they complete the Criminal Background Check?
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Yes
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Did they complete the Child Abuse Background Check Online?
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Yes
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Would you like to hire this applicant?
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Yes
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Was a Conditional Offer made?
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Yes
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Did you review the Non-Compete Clause?
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Yes
No
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