Peer Support Services offered at Peer Kent

Crisis Connections, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to empowering individuals in recovery is seeking passionate peer support coaches. This role involves facilitating peer support groups, providing vocational assessments, and helping participants navigate challenges related to employment. You will play a crucial role in fostering recovery and stability by offering guidance and resources to those facing addiction, mental health challenges, and chronic illness. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of others and have lived experience, this opportunity is perfect for you to contribute to a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in peer support and recovery coaching is essential.
• Knowledge of community resources and employment support services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer support groups for individuals in recovery.
• Assist participants with job search and retention strategies.

Skills

Peer Support

Vocational Assessment

Job Search Tools

Resume Building

Interview Preparation

Benefits Planning

Community Resource Navigation

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Peer Support

Tools

Job Search Platforms

Resume Software

Job description

Peer Support Services offered at Peer Kent

Offers multiple support, education, and socialization groups. Peer coaches empower people to achieve a solid recovery foundation and life goals. Peer coaches support individuals in recovery from:

1. Addiction Issues (chemical/behavioral)
2. Mental Health Challenges (short/long term diagnosis, grief & loss)
3. Chronic Illness (HIV/Hep C – Newly Dealing/Newly Diagnosed)

Peer coaches are individually matched with people seeking support in their recovery. The matched pair meets for one hour per week for 26 weeks. Coaches are individuals in recovery who have reached long-term stability.

Peer Employment Connections

Offers weekly peer support groups that help participants address fears and barriers about returning to work or work through obstacles they are encountering in their job. Provides vocational assessments, job search tools, resume building, interview preparation, coaching, benefits planning, employment-related clothing and transportation support, and ongoing support for job retention.

Resource Connections

Offers individualized support to identify and access a range of community resources such as housing or medical care. Participants meet one-to-one with a peer to help make the linkages to essential supports.

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Fee: None.

No restrictions.

Agency Info

Peer Washington cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing peer emotional support and development services to individuals impacted by addiction, mental health, and/or HIV. Run by and for peers with lived experience in mental health, addiction, and/or HIV.