Peer Support Specialist - Graduate of Odyssey House

Odyssey House Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

1h•$18 - $19

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist that is a graduate of Odyssey House! Summary: You can make a difference in people’s lives and our community! Odyssey House, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is recognized as the best mental health and addiction treatment center in Utah. If you want to expand your experience in the social work and addiction field, we can help! We provide opportunities to learn and start a career with flexible schedules to accommodate school and family life. This role is critical to the client and the organization. Odyssey is a large and growing agency, and we are BIG on promoting from within. It is common for people who start here to get promoted to full-time or leadership roles. So come work with the people in our care; it is deeply rewarding! Job Location: Salt Lake City

Requirements

Must be a graduate of Odyssey House
One year of sobriety
CPSS certified or currently working on becoming certified
At least 21 years of age
First Aid and CPR Certification (training provided if not certified)
Care about people
Willingness to learn
Willingness to get peer support certification (we can help if you don’t have one)
Willing to work with our new clients entering the facility and engaging the clients in recovery (mental health, substance abuse, working with groups and individuals)
Willing to distribute medications to clients
Eligible to work in the USA
Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccine (spiritual and medical waivers available
This position may require candidates to drive Odyssey House vehicles. Odyssey House will verify driver eligibility by reviewing annual Motor Vehicle Registrations. If offered the position, you authorize Odyssey House to review your Motor Vehicle Registration records to determine eligibility to drive for Odyssey House.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.
All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.
Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults in a treatment setting preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate skills groups that are designed to help our clients achieve their treatment goals.
Accurately documenting services, maintaining healthy boundaries, and ensuring client safety.
Coordinate care with clinical staff and serve as a direct line of support to our clients.
Accompany clients on fun recreation outings.
Attending staff meetings and educational events, maintaining the daily schedule, and completing headcounts and shift check-off lists as needed.
Provide them with individualized attention and support to help them achieve their treatment goals.
Work with clients to help them understand their healthy and unhealthy behaviors and develop therapeutic interventions that are tailored to their specific needs.
Holding clients accountable to their treatment goals and rewarding them for their excellent work.

Benefits

Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
Free meals with clients (residential only)
Casual dress and atmosphere
Flexible scheduling
Higher pay for overnight shifts and holidays
Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
Learning and collaborative environment
Competitive 403b Match after 1 year
Accrue 5 days of PTO per year
EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
UTA free passes available for your work commute