Peer Support Specialist [non-exempt] - Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

Concordance•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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