Peer Support Specialist

Archdiocese of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

54d•$35,658

About The Position

Provides recovery support services, recovery mentoring and coaching to individuals in substance use recovery. Position Description Provides recovery support services, recovery mentoring and coaching to individuals in substance use recovery. Core Functions Recovery Mentoring/Coaching: · Serve as a role model to consumer in recovery · Establish and maintain a peer relationship · Teach life skills · Assure consumers know their rights and responsibilities · Teach consumers how to self-advocate Recovery Support Services: · Help the consumer identify options to achieve recovery goals · Help the consumer develop problem solving skills · Help the consumer access the services of substance use professionals when needed to sustain their recovery · Help the consumer identify their strengths and how to use those strengths to maintain recovery · Meet minimum billing and productivity standards · Some evenings and weekends required.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or FED
At least two years sober
Ability to manage time well and finish tasks in an efficient manner
Demonstrate leadership and professionalism
Receive Peer Support Specialist Certification within six months of hire
Class E driver’s license (MO residents)

Nice To Haves

Addiction counseling: 1 year
Willingness to travel: 25%

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model to consumer in recovery
Establish and maintain a peer relationship
Teach life skills
Assure consumers know their rights and responsibilities
Teach consumers how to self-advocate
Help the consumer identify options to achieve recovery goals
Help the consumer develop problem solving skills
Help the consumer access the services of substance use professionals when needed to sustain their recovery
Help the consumer identify their strengths and how to use those strengths to maintain recovery
Meet minimum billing and productivity standards