What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harnett County Jail/ EMS Certified Peer Specialist position at SouthLight Healthcare?
Harnett County Jail/ EMS Certified Peer Specialist
Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!
As our EMS Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will provide individualized, strengths focused interactions with individuals referred by personnel from the Harnett County Detention Center and Harnett County EMS for individuals whom are identified with OUD treatment needs. The purpose of this role is to engage and connect to treatment options and other appropriate services as needed.
The Certified Peer Support Specialist will assist in the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills as well as building independent living skills through modeling and coaching. This is a community-based role - we provide mileage reimbursement!
Pay
Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, daytime.
Benefits
Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.
Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month 30 days after hire date. Options for a standard plan and an HSA plan with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. 10 paid holidays and PTO hours which accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and additional pay for working holidays. SouthLight provides mileage reimbursement. SouthLight is an approved employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Job Responsibilities of a Jail/ EMS Peer Support Specialist
- Aid in development of functional skills (managing medication routines, budgeting skills, learning how to access health care, independent daily living skills)
- Provide linkage to community resources
- Maintain and submit required documentation (treatment plans, service notes, service authorization requests, required data collection)
- Assist supervisor with timely response to new referrals and tracking contacts with clients
- Respond within 72 hours with Rapid Response team to individual who have had an Overdose reversed by Narcan
- Assist program participants with the release from jail and re-entry to the community
- Accompany program participants to appointments in the community
- Accompany to follow-up court appointments
Job Requirements of a Jail/ EMS Peer Support Specialist
- HS diploma or GED
- Current Peer Support Certification preferred (can assist in obtaining upon hire, if needed)
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Minimum of 1 year working with the adult Mental Health/Substance Use population, preferably in a community setting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records
About SouthLight Healthcare
Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.
Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.
We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.
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