Peer Specialist

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. • Anderson, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• One year related experience if no Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Personal Recovery time
• Basic knowledge of the Recovery Model
• Must complete background checks as required by Aspire Indiana's policies which may include: Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License
• Must be able to provide Aspire Indiana with current auto insurance upon hire
• Must have a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
• Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.
• All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve.
• We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage and support individuals and their families in pursuit of recovery and related goals.
• Provide peer support.
• Provide skills training.
• Connect individuals to community resources.
• Conduct home and community-based interventions.
• Maintain communication with referring courts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED