Peer Support Specialist

Job description

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join Community Clinic Primary & Specialty Care team on Holly St! The Peer Support Specialist supports others in recovery from a substance use disorder by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Peer Support Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships. This position will report to . This schedule for this position is Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p with some evenings/weekends for events.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a resource connection to detox centers, treatment centers, and other recovery services as needed
• Spend one-on-one time with peers focusing on goal setting, housing needs, productive activities, SNAP benefits, family support, etc.
• Facilitate recovery groups (trigger identification, relapse prevention, strength-based, personal pathways, combating negative self-talk, Filter thoughts etc.)
• Help develop life skills such as money management, productive coping skills, parenting, etc.
• Coordinate recovery activities in the work environment and/or community.
• Perform outreach at Community Recovery events, Recovery Community Organizations (RCO’s), and treatment centers
• Facilitate the integration of personal changes in social communities
• Use personal recovery stories to foster hope within peers.
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings with MAT treatment team to assess current and future needs of MAT participants.
• Teach patients, families and staff about self-care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Engage the community in overdose prevention education.
• Actively participate/lead meetings that support Community Clinic’s integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients.
• Monitor the organization’s MAT program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
• Attend events and functions of community partners in order to support and promote Community Clinic’s MAT program.

Skills
• Knowledge of clinical practices in an ambulatory care, family practice setting.
• Ability to work and function independently and within a team.
• Skilled in effective communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office Software.
• Able to perform proficiently on current practice management system and/or electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications
• HS or Equivalent
• Must have the core state approved training through the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services.
• Individual must be registered with the NAADAC.
• Must have lived experience with substance use disorder or mental health.
• 2 years of sustained recovery.
• 2-years of complete abstinence from mind or mood altering substances.
• At least 18 years old.
• Cannot have any violent charges, sexual charges, or active warrants.

Why Work at Community Clinic?
• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Discounts for Care

Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p with some evenings/weekends for events
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