What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEER SPECIALIST position at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.?
New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Peer Specialist who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.
As a Peer Specialist your responsibilities will include:
- Provides peer support services either in office or in community for an assigned group of clients monitoring the activities of Care Coordination for high utilizing clients of New Horizons services
- Assists the Care Coordination Team with activities for assigned clients
- Prepares written documentation for each service conducted
- Provides transportation to consumers as needed
New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:
- Certified as a Peer Specialist or in process of Certification preferred
- Valid and current Florida Driver's License required with no more than 6 points in the past 5 years
