Peer Support Specialist - Pierre, United States - Capital Area Counseling Service

Capital Area Counseling Service Pierre, United States

1 week ago

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Job Description

Peer Support Specialist

Location: Pierre, SD

Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service

Employment Category: Full-time

Employment Type: Hourly

Starting Wage: $19.10

Benefits: health, dental and life insurance coverage; participation in the agency 401K retirement plan; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; and a family membership to the YMCA

Position Description

The Peer Support Specialist will provide support and guidance to individuals with a substance use disorder using a strengths-based approach and client centered care. Through collaboration with a peer support specialist, clients will learn strategies for meeting their own needs and pursuing individual recovery goals. The peer support specialist will use his/her own experience to guide the client through his/her recovery.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Provide direct client services and collaborate with other clinicians to support clients in identifying and connecting to community resources.
Promote self-directed recovery/wellness through client advocacy and liaison services.
Attend appointments and meetings with clients for medical or behavioral health services.
Support clients in a holistic approach to recovery and wellness.
Educate and empower through shared experiences.
Provide support in crisis situations.
Assist in the orientation process for participants who are new to the treatment programs.
Facilitate and/or Co-facilitate recovery support groups, as assigned.
Provide education and advocacy within the community and agency that promotes awareness of substance use disorders and criminal thinking while reducing misconceptions, prejudice, and discrimination.
Maintain group and individual supportive interaction with participants, their families and social supports.
Complete and maintain documentation required by the State or other funding sources and track all deadlines.
Recognize and adhere to professional and personal boundaries.
Adhere to all agency policies and state and federal laws regarding confidentiality of medical records.
Ability to work within a team including other community partner agencies and client's family and peers.
Work hours may include some evening and weekends.

Required Skills / Abilities:

Knowledge of substance use disorder and mental health services.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency compliance plan and code of ethics.
Ability to work as part of a team and be able to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships.
Excellent computer skills/proficient in computer applications, specifically MS Office.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Work hours may include some evening and weekend hours.
Possess a valid driver's license.
May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks and must provide proof of insurance.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GED.
Minimum age: 21 years old.
Self-attestation of ongoing recovery from a substance use disorder.
Applicant must have at least 12 consecutive months of self-directed recovery in accordance with the definition by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) on "Recovery": "A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential."

Physical Requirements:

Requires periods of moving within the office and other locations.
Requires periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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