Peer Support Specialist

Keystone Substance Abuse Services; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Substance Abuse Services in Rock Hill, SC seeks a full-time Peer Support Specialist to empower individuals in recovery. Work hours include two shifts Monday-Thursday 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., plus another to work Tue-Sat 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

to join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact daily. You will collaborate with clinicians, maintain records per DAODAS/DHEC/DSS, and coordinate access to housing, education, employment, childcare,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of active participation in a local or national self-help recovery group.
• Completion of a 40-hour SCDHHS approved training and passing the certification exam.
• Experience and training with specific client groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Proficiency with MS Office software applications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate recovery expertise and self-directed recovery in interactions with clients.
• Conduct care management in collaboration with the clinical team throughout treatment.
• Assess client needs and connect to housing, education, employment, childcare, transportation, legal services, and MAT as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with community partners through staffing and case review.
• Keep patient records compliant with DAODAS, DHEC, CARF, DHHS, and DSS requirements.
• Attend required trainings and refreshers; complete annual TB screening and credentialing hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Recovery expertise

Care management

Communication

Documentation & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT US:

Keystone is a non-profit organization proudly serving the Rock Hill, South Carolina community. As an organization in accredited and licensed services, we provide comprehensive education, prevention, and treatment programs designed to empower individuals and families facing alcohol and drug related challenges. We are looking to invite a full-time, passionate, and dedicated Peer Support Specialists to work Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as well as another to work Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to join our mission-driven team and help make a meaningful impact every day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate recovery expertise – including knowledge of approaches to support others in recovery and dual recovery – as well as the ability to demonstrate his or her own efforts at self-directed recovery.
• Conducts care management for patients in collaboration with the clinical team throughout the treatment process.
• Assesses patient needs and provides access to housing, education, employment, childcare, transportation, legal services and any other needs, including Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Maintains effective communication with community partners through staffing and case review.
• Maintains patient record in compliance with all governing bodies to include DAODAS, DHEC, CARF, DHHS (Medicaid) and DSS.
• Remains current by attending Safety, receive an annual TB screening, and mandatory 20 hours training for re-credentialing annually.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred; a minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.

• One year of active participation in a local or national self-help group of recovery movement.
• Completion of a pre-certification program: Forty hours of SCDHHS approved training and achievement of a passing score on the written certification exam.
• Experience and training in working with specific client groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• Proficiency with MS office computer software applications.