PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
Peer Support Specialist will provide care for those who suffer from substance use disorders in the context of “shared experience.” A Peer Support Specialist will provide interventions designed to assist persons suffering from substance use disorders transition into a new way of living.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with licensed and non-licensed clinical staff to identify areas of need for persons served and develop appropriate interventions within the framework of the person centered profile or person centered treatment plan of the person served
Facilitate engagement of the person served with natural supports in the community such as self-help community support groups (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.) and community agencies such as Department of Social Services, Health Department, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.
Conduct all services in a manner which promotes patient welfare through maintaining positive attributes of calmness, trust, reassurance, affirmation and hope.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to maintain productivity and assist persons served within a timeframe that suits their needs, including through the use of phone calls or after hours activities such as attendance of 12 step meetings
Manages and monitors caseload of active treatment for persons served
Assisting with intake process including initial screening and demographic information gathering and review of intake documentation
Orient new persons served to ICGH
Identification of crisis situations for persons served and obtaining assistance in resolution in these situations
Completion of clinical documentation including progress notes and other documentation within established timeframe
Completes and submits monthly reports
Participation in clinical supervision and interdisciplinary treatment team for case consultation
Participation in clinical supervision and interdisciplinary treatment team for supervision as outlined in supervision plan
Participation in Peer Review and other QI activities
Facilitating relationships between ICGH, service user families/legal guardians and various social services and community resources, such as Food and Nutrition Services, housing assistance, healthcare, job training and placement and substance abuse support groups
Job Requirements
Our ideal Peer Support Specialist candidate is an excellent communicator and listener with strong recovery oriented skills who works well as part of an interdisciplinary team. Peer Support Specialists must excel at working with persons served to uncover needs of persons served and be able to anticipate these needs.
Additional requirements for the Peer Support Specialist include:
Additional and/or Program Specific Responsibilities - Substance Use Disorders Service Competencies
Current credential as a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist
Agreement and adherence to all ethical guidelines for appropriate boards
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Ability to pass a urine drug screen and background check, use of drugs may result in immediate termination
Meet the physical requirements of performing CPR and therapeutic holds
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Some outreach may occur outside of normal business hours.
Work Days:
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
