What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veteran/Peer Recovery Support Specialist (General Sessions Court) Full-Time position at Williamson County Government?
Williamson County Government General Sessions Court is seeking a Full-time Veteran/Peer Recovery Support Specialist focused on providing support to individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. The specialist will engage with clients, facilitate support groups, and collaborate with the Veterans Treatment Court team to promote recovery and resilience. This position is designed for individuals with lived experience in recovery, aiming to use their insights to assist others on their recovery journey.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing peer support services, interacting with clients by sharing common experiences and modeling resiliency and recovery, lead or co-facilitate substance recovery support and/or therapy groups. Will develop recovery plans, coping methods, rehabilitation, and harm reduction strategies with clients. Will work with coordinator and team members to arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, supports groups, and other resources to aid the clients. Will collect and compile data to provide updates regarding client progress.
High school diploma or GED with 1 year in mental health advocacy preferred, including peer recovery support, and addictive and mental health treatment or combination of.
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification.
Veterans or those with military experience are encouraged to apply.
Must successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent drug testing; and may be subject to, but not limited to, a law enforcement criminal check, fingerprinting.
To complete the application process visit www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.23 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Franklin, TN 37064: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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