Peer Advocate

SC SHARE is presently looking to hire One (1) Peer Supporter to serve Williamsburg County

Job Description: (This is a Highly independent, Remote, Community Based Position with 0% office reporting)

Under direct supervision the Peer Supporter would be responsible for the county they are hired to serve. The Peer Supporter would be tasked with creating and nurturing relationships with service agencies in their counties while simultaneously providing direct Peer Support services in their assigned county. Potential Hire would be required to work directly with community members seeking Peer Support and report basic demographic information, services provided to the Peer, Peer progress, Peer outcomes, administer quarterly Peer surveys, and remotely attend weekly staff meetings.

Potential hire may also be tasked with SC SHARE presentations, administering online Peer Groups, attending local community events, and other duties relevant to Peer Support Role.

This position is highly independent, remote, and will require all applicants (at a minimum) to have/provide:

Reliable Transportation with proof of current auto insurance and auto registration

Three (3) year Official Driving Record, A Valid Driver’s License, and Social Security Card

Current South Carolina CPSS or CPRS Certificate or be able to be trained as a CPSS (Cost of Training Would Be Covered by SC SHARE)

Proof you are a current resident of the County you are applying to serve in for at least six (6) months.

Strong Computer Skills and working knowledge of Word, PDF, Excel, Zoom, and PowerPoint

Strong Communication Skills both Oral and Written

Strong Self-Regulation and Independent Working Skills

Note: SLED and SCDSS Background checks will be completed prior to official hire/start date. Any history of Justice Involvement DOES NOT automatically disqualify any candidate from employment.

Interested in Applying:

In one (1) email to Aaron Brown (abrown@scshare.com) please submit the following:

· A current Resume or Employment Application (found on website scshare.com or reach out directly for a copy) with two (2) Professional References and one (1) Personal Reference

Additional Notes:

· Compensation is highly competitive.

· This is a newly grant funded position for a period not to exceed three (3) years. As such, there is no guarantee of continued employment once grant funding has concluded or is discontinued.

· This is an amazing position for a student or person looking for an introduction to the Human Services Field. The hours are flexible, the working environment is self-determined, clinical interventions are not expected, and clinical experience is not required.

· If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out directly to Aaron Brown, LMSW, CPSS Executive Director at 803.739.5712 or abrown@scshare.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kingstree, SC (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingstree, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000