Certified Peer Support Worker
About The Position
Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment for Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders, offering Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. The organization fosters a compassionate, honest, and family-oriented environment and aims to help patients find purpose and community in recovery. The Certified Peer Support Worker uses lived experience to support people with substance use disorders. The role includes community outreach and direct individual and group contact with patients, potential patients, and community partners. The Peer Support Worker engages people in treatment in a non-judgmental way, collaborates with clinic staff and local resources, and helps meet patients' needs for medication-assisted treatment and other recovery resources. The position is supported by the Chief Clinical Officer, Medical Team, and Outreach Team, and includes scheduled weekly supervision. Clinic hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but the role may require flexible scheduling to accommodate client and community needs. Some weekend and evening work is required.
Requirements
- Currently hold Certified Peer Support Worker certification.
- Personal experience with a substance use disorder.
- Be three years free of substances.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid New Mexico driver's license and good driving record.
- Motivation to support others in recovery and acceptance of all pathways to recovery.
- Sensitivity to individual needs and respect for a person's independence and ability.
- Experience with or utilization of Medications for Addiction Treatment.
- Basic computer and software skills.
- Knowledge of workplace policies and professionalism.
- Effective de-escalation techniques.
- Motivational Interviewing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Serve clinic and patient needs both at the clinic and in the community.
- Provide a non-judgmental listening ear to patients.
- Observe urine drug screens for same-sex clients.
- Facilitate groups for court-ordered and voluntary clients.
- Coordinate services with internal and external sources.
- Advocate for patients.
- Document all interactions with patients.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies.
- Communicate orally and in writing with other professionals.
- Work as a team member and perform duties as needed by the clinics.
- Manage relationships with community organizations.
- Perform basic record keeping.
- Provide exemplary customer service.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
