Peer Support - Springfield

Job description:

Peer Support Specialist

Anew Behavioral Health is a strengths-based, solution-focused recovery program rooted in positive psychology principles. We provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment for individuals seeking long-term recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting sobriety and personal growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide non-clinical, recovery-oriented support to individuals in our program. This role involves using lived experience and specialized training to assist residents in their recovery journey by offering emotional support, mentorship, and advocacy. The Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and empowering environment.

Applicants without active Peer Support Certification will not be considered.

Regular, in person attendance is required for this role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The chief responsibility of a Peer Support Specialist is to help clients with a history of substance use and/or mental health conditions.
• Meeting with mental health professionals to establish treatment plans
• Providing coaching and emotional support for clients
• Helping clients manage appointments with mental health professionals
• Reporting concerns about health and safety to other members of the care team
• Keeping accurate records of client encounters
• Writing recovery reviews to update client files
• Maintaining client confidentiality

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients and members of the treatment team
• Observational skills to interpret demeanor and spot signs of distress or crisis
• Active listening skills to engage in productive conversations and lead effective group sessions
• Organizational skills to maintain complete, accurate records for multiple clients
• Problem-solving skills to help clients overcome obstacles to their continued recovery
• Writing skills to produce clear, concise recovery reports
• Computer skills to utilize email, word processing, and records-management software
• Basic understanding of best practices for substance use and mental health counseling

Education and Experience:

• Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• Applicants chosen for hire must pass UDS.
• BCI Background Check required, criminal history will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; Anew Behavioral Health is a Fair Chance employer.
• Anew Behavioral Health is an EEO employer.

Physical Requirements:

The applicant must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others;

Must be able to lift 15 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation;

Must be able to use a computer with or without reasonable accommodation;

Regular, in person attendance is required for this role.

This is a 1099 Contractor position.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply