Peer Specialist

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Agency Overview:

DISC Village, a non-profit community-based agency, has been in operation for over 50 years and is one of the largest and most comprehensive prevention, intervention and treatment agencies in Florida. Through the years, DISC Village has become recognized as a leader in the state for initiating, managing and coordinating substance abuse prevention/intervention, family welfare and delinquency programs in Leon County and North Florida.

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Peer Specialist in our Apalachicola, FL/Franklin County Office to provide clients with support, assistance, and advocacy while they seek treatment for substance use disorders or other behavioral health concerns.

Essential Responsibilities

• Offer support, assistance, and advocacy for clients.
• Provide guidance for recovery support and conflict management.
• Utilize community networks and coalitions to enhance communication and collaboration in service planning and delivery.
• Provide feedback to the treatment team regarding clients' treatment service needs.
• Identify barriers to treatment completion and assist clients in developing strategies to enhance support and services.
• Attend and support clients during Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, Child Welfare Staffings, and Court Proceedings.
• Participate in staff meetings with supervisors to refine coordination and related skills.
• Promote multiple pathways to recovery and support relapse prevention.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by the Florida Certification Board or at least 2 years of personal experience living in recovery from substance use conditions. Recovery Peer Specialists have one year from the date of employment to obtain certification.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a peer recovery specialist.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Rewards and Benefits

Benefits package includes: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401k, Education and Reimbursement Assistance.

DISC Village is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

If you are interested in this position, please visit the DISC Village website at discvillage.org/careers and apply online.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• peer recovery specialist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18