Peer Support Specialist (49896)

Village South Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Village South Inc. is hiring a Peer Support Specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL to provide recovery-focused outreach, coaching, and advocacy within the community. This role emphasizes experiential knowledge, crisis intervention, and coordination with local services.

The ideal candidate will have recovery experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain essential certifications within a year. Local familiarity and a valid driver’s license are preferred for outreach and transportation

Qualifications

• Two years recovery from a significant mental health and/or substance use disorder within the last year, with at least 12 months of relevant work or volunteer experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Recovery Specialist or Certified Recovery Support Specialist within Florida Certification Board must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer leadership, outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support to individuals seeking or sustaining recovery.
• Serve as a positive role model to individuals and families and connect them with community resources.
• Educate clients about community services (food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation) and provide warm hand-offs to resources.
• Promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency and help establish support systems in the community.
• Engage with family members to educate on self-care and support, participate in crisis planning, and assist in care coordination post-acute intervention.
• Provide after-hours services on a rotation schedule and complete required trainings on time.

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Cultural sensitivity

DCF clearance

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

# Peer Support Specialist (49896)Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL 33025## OverviewSalary Range$19.23 - $19.23 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**POSITION SUMMARY:**Person in this position is responsible for providing peer leadership, outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support services to those seeking or sustain recovery within the community. Job Functions include those listed below.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*** Serve as a positive role-model to individuals and their families, sharing experiential knowledge and skills.* Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach and emotional support.* Educate and refer clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address their need for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, social service benefits, etc.* Provides warm hand off to community resources, services, and supports.* Provide services that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency.* Assist clients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.* Engage with the family members of (or other persons significant to) those in crisis to educate them about self-care and ways to provide support* Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients’ current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.* Engages individuals and families in crisis planning process using evidenced based practices including Motivational Interviewing and Mental Health First Aid.* Facilitates stabilization and care coordination services post-acute intervention.* Provides after hours services on a rotation schedule.* Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.* Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and* Perform all other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.****Experience and Competencies:**** Excellent communication skills.* Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.* Ability to work well in a team environment.* Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.* Professional appearance and demeanor.* Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.* Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from DCF.* Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.* During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:*** Training and/or experience in Crisis Intervention is preferred.* Two (2) years demonstrated recovery time from a significant mental health and/or substance abuse disorder at the date of application and within the last year either maintained at least 12 months of successful work or volunteer experience.* Familiarity with Monroe County.* High School Diploma or equivalent.**LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:*** Certified Recover Peer Specialists or Certified Recovery Support Specialist through the Florida Certification Board must be obtained within one (1) year of hire; preference will be given to candidates who are currently certified.**WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Work is primarily performed in a professional office/residential setting.* Some outdoor activities may be required.* Some travel is required.