Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Springfield, United States - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Salary: $3, $3,767.46 Monthly

Location : Taylorville, IL

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number: S

Department: Family and Community Medicine/Taylorville-SMS

Division: N/A

Opening Date: 12/08/2023

Closing Date: 6/3/2024 2:00 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Shift: Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt: Non-Exempt

Description

This position will provide peer recovery support services to patients of SIU Center for Family Medicine's Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Clinic.

This position will work as an integral part of the MAR team to serve as a resource and assist patients in meeting recovery goals.

Examples of Duties

Recovery Support - Direct Patient Interaction 100%

Assists patients in setting and achieving personal goals in person, by phone or in group settings.
Draws upon own personal recovery experience and challenges as a basis for engagement as a peer.
Implements wellness and prevention initiatives.
Facilitates health education and/or recovery-oriented groups.
Responsible for providing consistent communication to MAR team to evaluate patient status, ensuring that provided information and reports clearly describe progress.
Participate in monthly review of care plans in conjunction with the MAR team to monitor patient success and compliance with treatment goals.
Through skill building intervientions and other supportive interventions, assist patients in effectively utilizing a wide spectrum of resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence, employment and other meaningful activities.
Connect patients to community resources including but not limited to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and additional recovery resources / meetings.
Establishes and maintains relationships with other recovery-oriented services and human service agencies within the community as well as participates in community workgroups and initiatives, as requested.
Assist patients with transportation to MAR related appointments.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of "lived" (or extensive "lived") experience in sustained recovery and reentry in the area(s) of specialization inherent to the position or of work experience:

I. Substance abuse (illicit drug or alcohol dependency)

Note:

This experience may include personal experience as a parent, guardian; or a loved one you have supported through such a journey.

Eighteen months (18 months) of work experience comparable to the Peer Support Assistant of this series.
Possession of a valid and current (appropriate) State of Illinois driver's license, and proof of insurance at the time of appointment.
Must become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) within six months from date of hire.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL.

This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off:
Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time:
Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance:
Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription:
Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts:
Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts:
Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement:
Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence:
Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program:
Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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