Concordance-posted 4 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
St. Louis, MO
51-100 employees

Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care. The Part-Time Peer Support Specialist works alongside participants, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. In this role, you will support participants as they transition to post-release programming, help participants navigate daily schedules, and provide trauma-informed encouragement and motivation in daily interactions.

  • Ensuring a caring welcome for participants during their first day at the Center for post-release programming and orienting them to the program
  • Facilitating morning and afternoon circle, substance use recovery groups, 12-step education, and overall wellness activities
  • Managing nutrition program during mealtimes and breaks
  • Assisting participants with appointments in the community, as needed
  • Promoting a positive atmosphere, sense of community, cleanliness, and respect at the Center
  • Leading by example for participants to learn professionalism and prosocial behaviors
  • Documenting participant interactions in electronic record system
  • Communicating participant needs to the care team and Center Coordinator
  • Working collaboratively with the Case Manager, Career Coach, and Therapist assigned to each participant, providing input on progress to ensure consistency in instruction/learning pre-to-post release and alignment with participants’ goals
  • Participating in internal meetings and contributing thoughts or ideas to enhance quality or programming offered
  • High School Diploma
  • Class E Driver’s License
  • Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations and/or lived experience with recovery or the justice system
  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain within first 90 days, Certified Peer Support credential in state of Center
  • Experience with documenting participant interactions in case notes
  • Familiarity with and endorsement of 12-step programming
  • Ability to work 20 hours per week
  • Passion for Concordance’s mission
  • Energy for a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by compassion, energy, and ability to build rapport
  • Ability to foster rapport while maintaining professional boundaries with participants
  • High-quality verbal and written communication skills
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • 401(K) matching program
  • Generous PTO
  • Wellness Stipend
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