Peer Support Specialist — Reentry & Recovery (Grant-Funded)

Universal Health Services; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation & PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Foundations Health seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist for an OTP Clinic grant-funded role. The specialist will support individuals reentering the community after incarceration, leveraging lived recovery experiences to promote resilience and reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinicians, case managers, and reentry staff to provide outreach, intake, and wrap-around services for MAT program participants, while maintaining confidentiality and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to reentry and jail diversion clients, sharing recovery experiences to inspire hope.
• Facilitate peer support groups and educational workshops focused on recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Help develop individualized reentry plans supporting clients’ goals and recovery journeys.
• Maintain documentation of support activities and client progress per program requirements.

Skills

Peer counseling

Recovery coaching

Empathy & communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Certified Peer Support Specialist- OTP Clinic- Grant Funded Position

Foundations Health fosters a culture of healing and community to aid in recovery from opioid use, substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health issues. As a part of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare organizations, Foundations Health combines the resources of a national healthcare leader with a highly personalized, community- focuses approach to care.At Foundations health, team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each fay while working alongside compassionate professionals who are committedto reducing barriers to treatment, supporting long-term recovery, and treating every patient with dignity and respect.

https://myfoundationshealth.com/

The Peer Support Specialist provides vital support and advocacy for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, assisting with their transition from incarceration to community living. Utilizing lived experience with recovery and/or reentry, the Specialist offers emotional support, guidance, and resource connection to promote successful reintegration, reduce recidivism, and improve overall well-being. The Peer Support Specialist will coordinate with health service providers, the Clinical Case Manager, the discharge planner, and reentry staff to provide outreach, intake, and wrap-around services for individuals participating in the MAT program. They must be trained in peer counseling, life skills, and the impact of reentry on individuals. The PSS must be qualified and trained to provide effective diversion and/or reentry services and maintain the confidentiality of program participants’ medical and justice involvement history.

Hours are from 8am-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals involved in reentry and jail diversion programs, sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and motivation. Foster a safe, non-judgmental and culturally sensitive environment for clients.
• Facilitate peer support groups and educational workshops focused on recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including case managers, social workers, probation/parole officers, and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Help develop individualized reentry plans supporting clients’ goals and recovery journeys.
• Maintain accurate documentation of support activities and client progress according to program requirements. Complete intakes and report compliance.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

• Pet Insurance

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

This position is supported by grant funding for an initial 18 month period, with the opportunity to extend for another 12 months. Following the grant period, there may be opportunities for the role to continue as part of ongoing operations, contingent on program sustainability and organizational needs.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree preferred
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist
• Unencumbered, valid driver license and proof of insurance
• Personal lived experience with recovery from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, and/or criminal justice involvement required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.