Peer Specialist

Aspire-Indiana-Health,-Inc.; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health is seeking a Peer Specialist to engage individuals and families in recovery and related goals. You will provide peer support, skills training, and connect clients to community resources, while coordinating with courts as needed.

The role emphasizes personal recovery experience, knowledge of recovery models, and compliance with background checks and licensing requirements in Indiana.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education highly preferred
• One year related experience if no Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Personal Recovery time
• Basic knowledge of the Recovery Model
• Must complete background checks as required by Aspire Indiana's policies which may include: Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License
• Must be able to provide Aspire Indiana with current auto insurance upon hire
• Must have a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization

Responsibilities

• The Peer Specialist will engage and support individuals and their families in pursuit of recovery and related goals.
• Responsibilities include peer support, skills training, connection to community resources, home and community-based interventions, and maintaining communication with referring courts.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

One year related experience if no Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Personal Recovery time

Basic knowledge of the Recovery Model

Job description

Overview

WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.

Now interviewing for Peer Specialist

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive \"whole health\" services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

The Peer Specialist will engage and support individuals and their families in pursuit of recovery and related goals. Responsibilities include peer support, skills training, connection to community resources, home and community-based interventions, and maintaining communication with referring courts.

Education/Experience/Requirements

• High School Diploma required


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education highly preferred


• One year related experience if no Associate's or Bachelor's Degree


• Personal Recovery time


• Basic knowledge of the Recovery Model


• Must complete background checks as required by Aspire Indiana's policies which may include: Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References


• Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License


• Must be able to provide Aspire Indiana with current auto insurance upon hire


• Must have a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.