Peer Support Specialist

Odyssey House Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT

89d • Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist! 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!

Requirements

• CPSS certified (must provide copy of certification) 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)
• 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.
• Adhere to Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service.
• Adhere to Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards.
• Ensure a safe environment for all clients and staff.
• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.
• Clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding: 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 document services.
• Maintain healthy boundaries.
• Ensure client safety.
• Coordinate care with clinical staff.
• Serve as a direct line of support to our clients.
• Accompany clients on fun recreation outings.
• Attend staff meetings and educational events.
• Maintain the daily schedule.
• Complete headcounts and shift check-off lists as needed.
• Get to know clients one-on-one in a deep and meaningful way.
• Provide individualized attention and support to help clients 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.
• Hold clients accountable to their treatment goals and reward them for their excellent work.
• Distribute medications to clients.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees