What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Position Summary:
Provides peer support and transportation services to Safe Harbor clients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.
- Assist clients in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to gain access to treatment services and support the client with identifying and adequately addressing barriers.
- Assist clients in locating, joining, and finding means to participate in self-help/support groups such as NA, AA and Celebrate Recovery.
- Model and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
- Utilize recovery experience to assist Safe Harbor clients in navigating systems for authorization/ continuation of treatment services.
- Work with referral sources (i.e., emergency rooms, crisis centers) to increase transitions of care to the SAHL Safe Harbor service sites.
- Complete outreach activities with referral resources to bring community awareness to Safe Harbor services.
- Teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience.
- Assist the client in identifying possible barriers and directing client to community resources available to support self-sufficiency and social detriments of health outcomes.
- Assist client in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
- Establish and maintain professional and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system, and seek necessary assistance to ensure compliance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders by reading relevant materials and participating in continuing education seminars, webinars and other in-service training when offered.
- Provide transportation coordination and drive as needed to assist clients with prompt access to care and SUD treatment services.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
- Self-identified as a person who has direct personal experience living in recovery from substance use/co-occurring disorder
- Have significant experience (36-months minimum) working on his/her own recovery and an ability to manage his/her own wellness
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
