Peer Support Specialist

We are offering the QRT- Peer Support Specialist a $500 sign-on bonus for new employees.
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Peer Support Specialists is a non-exempt position, responsible for drawing their own, unique experiences to guide and support individuals in some form of mental health and/or substance use related recovery. Peer Support Specialists use personal experience in successfully managing their own recovery to develop meaningful, trusting relationships with clients, serving in a mentor role. Peer Support Specialists will work in conjunction with trained case managers and other professionals to provide outreach, engagement, referral, and linkage to formal (community providers) and informal (family, friends, neighbors, school, etc.) in support of client health, social, and economic needs.

• Provide an in-person response, as required and within the timeframes designated by contractual requirements and/or program procedure, to referrals.
• Initiate outreach and provide ongoing engagement with individuals experiencing overdose to build a trusting, peer-based relationship.
• Maintain contact with client, as required telephonically and/or in-person, with frequency outlined by contractual requirements, program procedure, and/or as based upon client need.
• Encourage clients to follow through with referrals and recommended follow-up for appropriate substance use treatment, community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet client needs.
• Provide naloxone emergency overdose reversal kits to clients and informal supports designated for administration of naloxone, as well as related safety information.
• Maintain client records that are timely and include detailed quality information, as well as, meet performance standards as outlined by contract requirements and Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services policy and procedure.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Authorization for Release of Confidential information forms to assure client confidentiality (one form per source agency to communicate with).
• Must ensure concise and timely completion of all documentation according to contract requirements, including entering all case activities into the AVATAR within two (2) business days.
• Assist in program planning and community outreach, training, and development of resources for the program clients.
• Attend supervision with Program Manager or designee on all cases.
• To participate in monthly staff meetings, audits, and other activities with QRT members, as determined by the Program Manager or designee.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $16.83 per hour
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus experience in demonstrating personal experience with substance use and successful recovery management.
• Experience working in a professional environment.
• Must pass background check or provide DCF Level II exemption.
• Must have a valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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