What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Outreach Specialist position at IO Management Company LLC?
Description
Location: Salem, OR
Compensation: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week
Candidates must reside in the Salem, OR area.
Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 80 clinics across 9 states, we continuously strive to be the nation’s leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for a Peer Outreach Specialist to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.
We value our patients and our employees! We treat our employees like we would want to be treated ourselves: with respect and compassion. Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers and the role.
Benefits:
At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company. Current benefits include:
· Medical, vision, and dental
· Short-term and long-term disability options
· Life insurance
· Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
· A 401K retirement program
· Pet Insurance
· Paid time off and paid holidays
The Role:
Peer Outreach Specialists are part of the Marketing team, working with patients to find them the resources they need. Peers create and establish relationships with current and new community partners within the area.
- Develop relationships with existing and potential community partners, referring providers, potential patients, and other stakeholders with direct outreach, field marketing, attendance at community events, meetings, workshops.
- Work at various partner sites throughout the Salem area each week to raise awareness for Ideal Option’s services and guide staff members and patients through virtual intake and provider visits.
- Provide education and training to community-based organizations and providers about Ideal Option, medication-assisted treatment, and substance use disorder to broaden acceptance of addiction as a chronic disease and continue to reduce stigma and misconceptions about the disease.
Our ideal candidate:
Will have lived experience with substance use disorder and medication-assisted treatment and will feel confident educating others and assisting those who are just beginning their recovery process. Certified peer counselor preferred.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Must reside in the Salem, OR area to be considered.
- Must have own car and be comfortable with navigating streets, parking, and using public transportation as needed.
- Must be extremely reliable and punctual when attending meetings, events, and staffing our onsite services.
- Must be extremely responsive and comfortable using online communication and collaboration tools.
- Must be comfortable working both in the field and at a home-based office and have a flexible schedule to allow for occasional after-hours events or travel.
- Work experience in the social service field and or in the area of substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
- Lived past experience with substance use disorder and recovery (self or loved one) is preferred but not required.
Salary : $22 - $25
