Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Program: Harm Reduction Program- Kenton Hall
Salary Range: $42,000- $45,000 + Benefits
Duration: 12 months (possibility of contract renewal)
Schedule: Mon.-Friday, 4-day work schedule option
Program:
East Third Street is an emergency men’s shelter which helps 175 individuals with substance abuse histories work towards health, sobriety, and, ultimately, permanent housing and employment. In addition to lodging and three meals a day, clients receive comprehensive case management services, plus an array of on-site substance abuse related and health care services provided by different programs such as Medically Supervised Outpatient Withdrawal Services, (MSOWS), Chemical Dependency Crisis Service (CDCS), and Outpatient Recovery Center.
Overall Responsibilities
Work exclusively in shelter programs whose clients who are struggling with substance use, experienced trauma, and living with psychiatric illnesses. in mental health or substance use recovery. Provide advocacy, outreach, recovery and crisis support. Assist participants to regain independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Assist participants to identify their own individual warning signs of relapse and identifying and developing individual coping strategies and crisis prevention tools. Provide supportive peer counseling with respect to mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation strategies and self-help opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Certified Peer Specialist include but are not limited to the following activities:
Qualifications
Preferred skills:
All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Program: Harm Reduction Program- Kenton Hall
Salary Range: $42,000- $45,000 + Benefits
Duration: 12 months (possibility of contract renewal)
Schedule: Mon.-Friday, 4-day work schedule option
Program:
East Third…
We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); FSAs (health care, dependent care & commuter expenses); Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Generous Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick and Holidays
We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); FSAs (health care, dependent care &…