Job Description
The Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post-release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma-informed support in daily interactions.
Your role will involve:
- Providing supportive care to participants:
- Assisting Case Managers and Enrollment & Intake Therapist with supporting participants in the transition to post-release programming
- Facilitating morning and afternoon circle and participant Wellness Practice groups
- Managing participant food and programming during mealtimes and breaks
- Assisting participants with appointments in the community, as needed
- Promoting a positive atmosphere, sense of community, cleanliness, and respect at the Center
- Communicating with multi-disciplinary care team:
- Documenting participant interactions in electronic record system
- Communicating participant needs to the care team and Center Coordinator
- Working collaboratively with the Community and Life Skills team, Case Manager, Career Coach, and Therapist assigned to each participant, providing input on progress to ensure consistency in instruction/learning pre-to-post release and alignment with participants’ goals
- Participating in internal meetings (Community and Life Skills team meetings, All Team meetings, 1:1 supervisor meetings, and training sessions)
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Passion for Concordance’s mission
- Energy for multi-disciplinary, team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by compassion, energy, and ability to build rapport
- High quality verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with documenting participant interactions in case notes
- Familiarity with and endorsement of 12-step programming
- High school degree or equivalent
- Driver’s License
- Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations and/or lived experience with recovery or the justice system
- CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
What to expect when you join Concordance
- Signing bonus for new team members
- Consistent hours
- 401(K) matching program
- Competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- Bonuses