Peer Specialist Alcohol and Drug Recovery

Peer Specialist Alcohol and Drug Recovery

Interlink Self Help Center

Non-Exempt

Full time (32 hours)

$20 - $22 per hour DOE

Summary

Under the general supervision of Program Manager, the Peer Specialist will provide member support through peer to peer counseling, facilitating groups, workshops, classes, and activities. The qualified candidate must be a Peer (a mental health consumer, lived experience for at least one year). If the qualified candidate has not already completed the Peer Specialist training, they must do so within 3 months. and also, must have previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

• Provide appropriate information and quality orientations; complete the intake process with potential members
• Develop and facilitate appropriate member activities, classes, and groups
• Provide effective peer to peer counseling
• Participate in ensuring that the peer center provides a safe environment for members and staff
• Submit requested data, information, and documents in a timely manner
• Work cooperatively with other staff, Program Manager, and Director
• Maintain member confidentiality
• Complete and analyze outcome from established measurement tools for program evaluation
• Track and measure data against program goals and commitments
• Report to the worksite for all scheduled shifts; this is not a remote position

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent Customer Service skills ability
• Ability to establish trust
• Understanding and knowledge of mental illness challenges
• Strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality policies
• Sensitivity to uniqueness of the Program’s cultural environment
• A desire to make a difference
• Capability and commitment to represent members, the agency and the community in a professional and positive manner
• Capacity to ensure peer operations and activities are carried out according to organizational and program policies and procedures
• Ability to satisfactorily complete CPR/FIRST AID/AED training
• Punctual and reliable

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Completed Peer Specialist training
• Training in Drug and Alcohol counseling; certification highly desired
• Satisfactorily pass background check and DOJ fingerprint clearance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of this position. All staff members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Americans with Disabilities Act

WCCS has pledged to ensure that employees and applicants have equal access to job opportunities, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or perceived disability, and will have the same opportunity for employment, promotions, and transfers as those individuals who do not have disabilities. WCCS complies with requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act, including the Amendments Act.

Physical Requirements

Traverse – Regularly moves about the Center to oversee activities, collect office supplies and documents, meet with members in designated areas, kneeling and bending

Communicate and Interact - Exchange information and provide peer conversation for members in person and via virtual group meetings (Zoom)

Detect, identify – Frequently reviews hard copy documents, emails

Stationary position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 60% of the time

Operate, Draft, Write, Compile – Consistently uses a computer to research, document, communicate

Transport - Lifts up to 20 lbs., carrying office supplies, and environment support as needed

West County Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. Our agency values diversity and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22