Peer Support Specialist

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Partnership with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Emergency Department

Lawrence, Kansas

DCCCA is recruiting for Peer Support Specialists (also known in the industry as Recovery Coaches and Peer Mentors) to serve in Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. Peer Support Specialists serve an integral role in clients’ substance use disorder recovery. Specifically, Peers engage with clients arriving in the Emergency Department who may need access to social detox services, by describing their role as a Peer, what social detox is, and what to expect. Peers are advocates for clients; they collaborate with community partners, conduct social detox screenings, determine best placement for services, and transport clients to social detox locations.

We are looking for candidates with at least two years of demonstrated personal recovery experience. Successful candidates are compassionate, are self-motivated, gauge risk, and can establish positive working relationships with community partners. This position, located in the Emergency Department, also requires a high level of mental and emotional resilience.

If you would find fulfillment in helping individuals begin their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply!

Peer Support Specialist Benefits Include:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: $1 for $1 match, up to $1,000; and a $0.25 for $1 match, for all salary deferrals greater than $1,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Supplemental and Dependent Life
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Self-Care Days
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Financial Wellness Program including Student Loan Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caring Management Team

Peer Support Specialist Requirements:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated personal recovery experience, required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Mentor through the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, within six months of hire date.
• Requires a high level of mental and emotional resilience.
• Class C driver’s license, clear driving record, reliable personal transportation, and current automobile insurance. Approval by DCCCA’s auto insurance provider to drive company and personal vehicles on DCCCA business.
• Requires CPR, annual TB testing with a negative test result, COVID-19 and flu vaccination or exemption.

Successful completion of pre-employment background screening, reference checks, and drug screening is required.

DCCCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a tobacco and drug-free workplace!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• recovery: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person