Peer Specialist: Recovery Support & Community Connector

Aspire Indiana Health; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health is interviewing for a Peer Specialist to engage and support individuals and 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.

The role requires a High School Diploma, plus preferred degrees in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 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.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Driver's license

Education

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

Job description

Aspire Indiana Health is interviewing for a Peer Specialist to engage and support individuals and 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.

The role requires a High School Diploma, plus preferred degrees in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling and relevant experience.